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In 1889, Samuel Winkworth Silver's rubber and electrical factory was the site of a massive worker revolt that upended the London industrial district which bore his name: Silvertown. The workers, long ignored by traditional craft unions, aligned themselves with the socialist-led 'New Unionism' movement. They shut down Silvertown and, in the process, helped to launch a more radical, modern labour movement. With a foreword by John Callow and an introductory comment by John Marriott.
Contents
Foreword by John Callow Introductory Comment by John Marriott Author's Preface Prologue: Wednesday 11 September 1889 Introduction to a Forgotten Struggle Samuel Silver's Palace of Industry Great Sacrifice, Great Barbarism A Time of Hope 'They Want My Life's Blood' The Strike Gains Momentum The Workers Disunited: Skilled vs. Unskilled at Silvertown 'There is no justice, mercy or compassion in the plutocracy' November: Hunger and Cold The Great Strike Collapses Epilogue