Derby QUAD: David Torrance: The Edge of Revolution: The General Strike that Shook Britain
Create a free account to applyAuthor and speaker David Torrance traces how the General Strike reshaped Britain’s political memory, from its effects on transport, industry, newspapers and everyday life to why it was seen as a national crisis. Hear how a short-lived dispute left a lasting mark on 20th-century history.
Join author and speaker David Torrance for a talk on the General Strike and its lasting place in British history. The event explores how the nationwide strike unfolded, why it was seen by many as a moment of national crisis, and how it affected transport, industry, newspapers and everyday life across the country.
The talk also looks at the strike’s legacy, showing how a short-lived industrial dispute came to shape Britain’s political memory. Part of Derby Book Festival’s autumn programme at QUAD, this is a history-focused event for audiences interested in Britain in the 20th century, political change and major moments of social upheaval.
David Torrance
15 November 2026
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Standard tickets are £10. Concession tickets are also £10.
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