Cable Street

The 4th of October will be the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street. A conflict that arose when Oswald Mosley's British Union of Fascists attempted to march through Stepney in East London. Still a home for immigrants the East End had, at that time, a large Jewish population. The government allowed the march to go ahead despite considerable local opposition. When around 3000 fascists tried to march down predominantly Jewish Cable Street there where 6000 police on hand and somewhere between 300,000 and 500,000 counter protestors.

Violence broke out. The fascists were turned away and had to satisfy themselves with marching through the deserted City of London. The East End erupted in drunken celebration.

One for good guys! Remember it on Wednesday.