The 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street

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The 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street

On October 4^th 1936, Jews alongside other minority and left-wing demonstrators took to the streets of London’s East End to stop Oswald Mosely and the British Union of Fascists (BUF) from marching through the heavily Jewish and immigrant area. The demonstrators were met by a strong police presence who tried to clear the way for the BUF members to pass through the area, but were eventually forced to stop the BUF instead due to the risk to public safety.

For British Jews, the Battle of Cable Street symbolises part of a proud and longstanding history of fighting racism and fascism.

In 2016 the London Jewish Forum and the Jewish Leadership Council marked the 80^th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street to ensure that future generations continue the resolve to fight racism and fascism.

You can access our resources on the Battle of Cable Street using the links below:

Event Press Release
Briefing Note
Cable Street Video
Informal Education Programme
British Responses Guidance Notes
British Responses Worksheet
British Responses Powerpoint