Rally for history’s longest strike

In April 1914 Kitty and Tom Higdon, teachers at Burston Village School in Norfolk, were sacked for their socialist and trade unionist activities.

Their pupils walked out in support, and the Higdons and villagers ran lessons on the village green instead. The Burston “Strike School” continued to educate local children until 1939 – the longest strike in history.

Times change, but the struggle for economic and social justice continues.

Join socialists and trade unionists from around the country for the Burston Strike School centenary rally! There will be food, beer, and community and campaign stalls. Sunday 7 September from 10.55am to 3.30pm on the Church Green in Burston, near Diss, Norfolk.