Battle of George Square
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Date
January 31, 1919
Type
Local
Author
smithsheep
Location
Glasgow,
Scotland,
United Kingdom
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Categories
Political & Governance
Social & Civil Rights
Event Details
On January 31, 1919, a violent confrontation known as 'Bloody Friday' occurred in George Square, Glasgow. Thousands of workers striking for a 40-hour work week clashed with police.
Reaction: Fearing a Bolshevik-style revolution, the British government deployed troops and tanks to the city. The event remains a significant moment in the history of the British labour movement.