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| Miners Strikes |
Several national strikes occurred within the mining industry. They were in 1921, 1926 and 1984. These brought hardship and bitterness to the mining communities.
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1921 strike: There was a three months strike. |
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1926 strike: British industry stopped on 4th May, 1926 when a General Strike was declared. |
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1984 strike: there was a strike against pit closures. |