North West Labour History Society

The North West Labour History Society was formed in the early 1970s to promote greater knowledge of the rich radical and labour history of this part of England, which includes events and movements such as Peterloo, Chartism, the growth of trade unionism, Votes for Women, the formation of Socialist organisations, opposition to war, the General Strike, the International brigades, the fight against the Blackshirts, and much else.

Our activities include:

• holding meetings and hosting book launches
• running stalls at events
• producing an annual journal, North West Labour History

We welcome new members who share our aims. See the membership page for details on how to join.

We would also be very pleased to hear from anyone who would like to become active in the Society. See the activism page for details.