‘We are the lions’ 


‘We are the lions’ 

An exhibition commemorating the Grunwick Strike 1976-78.

  • Opens Wednesday 19 October 2016 – Sunday 26 March 2017
  • Brent Museum & Archives, The Library at Willesden Green, 95 High Road, London NW10 2SF

Forty years ago a group of workers in a backstreet Willesden factory stood up to their unfair bosses and kickstarted one of the longest and most important industrial disputes in British history. Led by Asian women, the Grunwick strike challenged stereotypes, changed the face of white, male trade unions, and inspired others to speak out against injustice.

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The exhibition is open Monday-Friday 9am-8pm and Saturday-Sunday 10am-5pm. Curator and project manager: Poulomi Desai.