“All the working class were throwing marbles to stop the fascists coming in.” 80 years ago today, Max Levitas was one of thousands of East Londoners who stood up to Oswald Mosley’s fascists. Now 101 years old, he shares his story of the Battle of Cable Street. | Channel 4 News

Yesterday was the 85th anniversary of The Battle of Cable Street. On 4 October in 1936, Londoners of all backgrounds came together to to protest a demonstration though East London by Oswald Mosley and the British Union of Fascists. The Cable Street Mural, painted on the side of Stepney Town Hall, depicts the events of that day. | London Museum

The ‘Cable Street Mural’ in East London commemorates the Battle of Cable Street in 1936, a historic moment when local residents, trade unionists, and anti-fascists came together to block a march by the British Union of Fascists. In our new HENI Talks episode on public art, Dr Rafael Schacter explores stories of defiance and unity told through the bold colours and dramatic scenes of the mural. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/P6MQMxzOCFQ?si=xFlF-GlDUIz

Today marks the anniversary of The Battle of Cable Street in 1936. #MerchantOfVenice1936 sets Shakespeare's play in London at this time, amid the threat of fascism. 📽 Tracy-Ann Oberman (Shylock) reflects her family’s connection to this key moment in British history. 🎫 There are limited tickets remaining for the October run in the Swan Theatre - so act fast if you want to see the show this month. You can also book for the show's second run when it returns to the Swan in January next year: https

A video showing the 1936 cable street riots set to music by The men they couldn't hang. --- October 4, 1936, the Battle of Cable Street saw ordinary East-enders deal a blow against fascism – and sent Oswald Mosley and his Blackshirts packing from the then predominantly Jewish area... #SocialHistorySundays | In My Newsfeed