EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 23 MIN

Matchgirls 1888: The Factory Strike That Sparked Women’s Labour Rights

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

This episode explores the 1888 strike by young women working for Bryant & May, the conditions they faced, their protest led by Annie Besant, and how the outcome forged a new chapter for women’s labour rights in Britain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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