Matchwomen's Fest

@Matchwomen1888

Celebrate the Anniversary of the 1888 Matchwomen’s Strike. Annual festival back when Covid allows!

Bow Arts, Bow Road, E3 2SJ
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jun 7

    Sad to cancel MatchFest21, but as well as a poorly organiser we have medically vulnerable stewards & guests we just can’t risk, with the London R rate increasing again. We’ll miss you; but will be back in ‘22- keep the gin on ice!🍸 ♥️

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    May 21

    Today Nimmo was jailed for 🔟 years for firearms offences, as well as terrorism offences investigated separately by Counter Terrorism Policing NE. Elliott was jailed for more than 5️⃣ years & Anderson was sentenced to more 3️⃣ years behind bars 👉

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    Feb 24
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    This is appalling , Louise is an important advocate for people who are vulnerable. Please give her my solidarity and support. If there is anything I can do to help please let me know.

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    Feb 24

    feminists, anti-racists, those interested in working class history should be following this account.

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    10 Dec 2020

    RIP . Huge pleasure to work with her on Who Do You Think You Are (here at the old Bryant & May match factory in Bow) Between takes she talked about the class prejudice that made her hide her East End accent- which then brought her a new wave of fame in Eastenders!

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    18 Dec 2020

    As a historian of the East End & ⁩ I support the campaign to ! Let me know how I can help ⁦@th_puru⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩

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    13 Dec 2020

    Her name is Dr. Jill Biden. Get used to it.

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    14 Dec 2020

    Campaigners outside of Downing Street this afternoon marking 3.5 years since Grenfell

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    6 Nov 2020

    Everyone got their "Atlanta saved America" playlist ? Welcome to Atlanta - Jermain Dupri Anything by Outkast Politics as Usual - Ludacris Whatever you Like - TI

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  10. 6 Nov 2020

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    Breaking News: Joe Biden has taken the lead in Georgia as the state continues to tally votes. A win there would leave him one electoral vote short of the presidency.
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    5 Nov 2020

    Trump on John Lewis: “I find a lot of people impressive. I find many people not impressive. He didn't come to my inauguration. I think he made a big mistake.” Atlanta Voters:

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    31 Oct 2020

    Sean Connery, noted tax exile known for his pro-wife beating stance, is now dead, so we can now do Scottish independence without giving him the satisfaction.

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    1 Nov 2020

    Rishi Sunak failed to declare his wife's clothing firm received furlough This is the man who claims that he can’t help everyone because it will leave the treasury open to fraud! Never mind the 3m self employed

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    30 Oct 2020

    It is really frustrating that people talk about "Lockdown again" We have never had an actual lockdown. Airports remained open, borders remained open. Some went to work that were not "Keyworkers" I imagine we will all go to tier 3.

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    28 Oct 2020

    The Blackthorn rules the dark half of the year from . It is dark moon magic, an “increaser of secrets.” Its thorns are the pins in a poppet, its wands used for cursing. A tree protected by faeries, its berries are the sloe. Img: Cicely Barker

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    28 Oct 2020

    reporting a van filled with explosives and propane tanks on Logan Circle on the Parkway in Center City. The bomb squad is on location. This is an evolving story. More as it becomes available.

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    26 Oct 2020

    Watch now: Black Britons Impact on British TV A discussion with , , , and about the impact of Black Britons on British television.

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    18 Aug 2020

    Why not join as she runs East End Women, Work And Trades Unionism on Thursdays through September and October? One of the many online Courses coming up from

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    18 Aug 2020

    Excited to announce my first course with ! Bringing you the East End’s finest, fiercest & most fabulous women, from Matchwomen to Suffragettes & Antifascists. With added HATPINS! 6 week Zoom course, starts at £71. Limited places, sign up & I’ll see you in Sept!

    Why not join as she runs East End Women, Work And Trades Unionism on Thursdays through September and October? One of the many online Courses coming up from
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  20. 11 Jul 2020

    12 JULY: CLOSING DAY! Can you help get a Matchwomen’s statue?

    CAN YOU HELP? We only have SIX DAYS LEFT. Tower Hamlets workers, visitors, students, residents please join us to ask for a MATCHWOMEN STATUE. All info in the short blog link 🙏
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