Battle of Cable Street
Battle of Cable Street
Battle of Cable Street
Battle of Cable Street
Battle of Cable Street
Battle of Cable Street
Battle of Cable Street
Battle of Cable Street
Battle of Cable Street
Battle of Cable Street

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The 'Battle of Cable Street' took place on Cable Street, and in Whitechapel on Sunday 4th October 1936. It was a clash between the Metropolitan Police, sent to protect a march by members of the British Union of Fascists, led by Oswald Mosley, and various anti-fascist demonstrators, including local anarchist, communist, Jewish, and socialist groups.
Title

Battle of Cable Street

Date

1976–1983

Medium

Keim silicate paint

Measurements

H 1700 x W 1800 cm

Accession number

E1_AM_S601

Acquisition method

commissioned by Dan Jones, Secretary of the Hackney Trades Council

Work type

Mural

Owner

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

Custodian

Tower Hamlets London Borough Council

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

7th May 1983

Access

at all times

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Located at

St George's Park, Cable Street,

E1 2QW

Painted on the side of St Georges Town Hall.