A Family History Of... The General Strike | Trailer

One working-class mining family, and nine days that reshaped a nation’s history. Humble miner Will Lawther rose from the pit to face the frontlines of the 1926 General Strike, swapping coal dust for politics. Across four episodes, host and genealogist Jen Baldwin is joined by historian Jonathan Kindleysides (Beamish Museum) to trace how one family and one determined young man met an extraordinary moment in British history. Together, they uncover how a week‑long national strike redefined identity and the meaning of standing together. Listen to Part 1 from 28 April - follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.