Tate, Tim

Pride: The Unlikely Story of the True Heroes of the Miner's Strike

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ISBN 13:
9781786062918
author:
Tate, Tim
format:
Paperback
publisher:
John Blake
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
19.3 x 12.7 x 2.29 centimetres (
Genre:
Nonfiction, Politics, Industrial Relations
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£10.79

Description

In 1984, a small group of gay men and lesbian women came together to support a beleaguered mining community in South Wales. This unlikely alliance was forged during the bitter 1984 miners' strike, a dispute that pitted workers against the government and police. As the nation struggled with the devastating effects of Margaret Thatcher's policies and the growing AIDS epidemic, these two communities found common cause against overwhelming odds. Their friendship helped keep an entire valley clothed and fed during some of its darkest months, and it ultimately led to significant changes in how unions and the Labour Party approached issues of equality. This is a true story that highlights the power of unexpected alliances and the impact one simple act of kindness can have on society. The story behind Pride has inspired a film that won numerous awards, including several BAFTAs and a Golden Globe nomination.

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