Striking a Light, Paperback/Louise Raw

Tells the story of one of the most important strikes in labour history, that of the Bryant and May matchmakers in 1888. 1400 women and girls walked out of their East End factory to demand better working conditions and wages. This book reveals the significance and truth of what actually happened, and how it changed British labour history, influencing other strikes such as the Dock Strike of 1889. With an introduction by Sheila Rowbotham.