Tower Hamlets pays tribute to the Matchwomen and Matchgirls
Tower Hamlets Council agreed a motion last week proposed by the Labour Group to recognise the struggle of the Matchwomen and Matchgirls who went on strike for workers’ rights and conditions, and to welcome ideas on how to recognise this important moment in Tower Hamlets history. On 5th July 1888, 1400 girls and women walked […]