‘Strike!’ at the Discovery Museum marks 100 years since the General Strike.

In May 1926, the United Kingdom was brought to a grinding halt. As King George V declared a state of emergency, nearly two million workers walked off the job in solidarity with locked-out miners, fundamentally shifting the course of British industrial history. The Discovery Museum is marking the centenary of this pivotal event with a new exhibition exploring the seismic impact of the General Strike. The display delves into the courage and turmoil of those weeks that rocked the nation, and through archives and artifacts it recounts the story of the workers who stood their ground and the consequences that rippled across society. Whether you are a history enthusiast or simply curious about the events that shaped our modern landscape, this exhibition offers a powerful look back at a defining moment of collective defiance.

Strike!, until 17 January 2027, Discovery Museum, Newcastle, northeastmuseums.org.uk/discoverymuseum