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Feathers and Pennies - the 1888 Matchgirls and us
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In this special episode, Simon explores the legacy of the 1888 Matchgirls' strike on union organising, safe working, collective voice and women's emancipation and finds a "golden thread" linking then to now. The Feathers and Pennnies collection of Matchgirls-inspired poems and prose is available here. Companion blog here. Music by Scott Holmes and The Pete Dunhill Choir. A Makes-You-Think production.
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