Thousands join Cable Street march to mark 90 years since East End anti-fascist protest Many of Sunday's protesters carried banners bearing the slogan, ‘They shall not pass’ Evening Standard · Oct 4
‘Stop the far right’, say marchers on anniversary of Battle of Cable Street The clash in 1936 saw demonstrators block Oswald Mosley’s British Union of Fascists from marching through the East End of London. Evening Standard · Oct 4
Ninety years on, the lessons of the antifascist battle of Cable Street have never felt more relevant With sectarian forces increasingly seeking to divide us, we must come together to fight for security, fairness and tolerance, says Labour MP for Finchley and Golders Green Sarah Sackman The Guardian - UK · Oct 4
‘A mini Battle of Cable Street’: the English neighbourhoods still grappling with the meaning of the flags The controversy over flags has faded from the national agenda – but street by street, late at night and with ingenious new equipment, their raising and removal is the subject of a roiling dispute over local identity The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025
The battle of Cable Street remains a call to arms Letter: The lesson of 4 October 1936 is that fascism has to be physically challenged, not just demonstrated against, writes Nick Moss The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2025
The battle of Cable Street is entwined in my family’s history – and its message of hope still resonates On that day in 1936, members of my Jewish family stood up to the Blackshirts. Their fight against racism inspired our adaptation of The Merchant of Venice, says actor Tracy-Ann Oberman The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024
Archive, 1936: Fascist march on Cable Street stopped after disorderly scenes 5 October 1936 Eighty four arrested and many hurt as a procession led by Sir Oswald Mosley through the heart of London’s Jewish quarter was met and opposed by a huge crowd The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2024
Cable Street review – dazzling musical portrait of a community against fascism Framing the battle within a 1930s romance and a 2024 walking tour, Adam Lenson’s production has big ballads, hip-hop-ish commentary and high camp The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024
‘In the face of great evil, you have to stand together’: new stage shows mark historic battle of Cable Street The East End battle of 1936, when the community united to force back Oswald Mosley’s fascist forces, has inspired two theatre productions The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2024
Fresh take on Shakespeare explores antisemitism via 1930s Cable Street The Merchant of Venice 1936 among four plays to feature at RSC’s reopened Swan theatre this summer The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023
The best theatre to see in 2023, from A Little Life to The Pillowman ‘A Little Life’ comes to the stage, Sheridan Smith and Lily Allen return to the West End, and ‘The Merchant of Venice’ is transported to 1930s Cable Street – we bring you our guide to 2023’s most exciting theatre The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2023
Tour London’s secret gardens: hidden outdoor spaces to visit during London Square Open Gardens Weekend This weekend, more than 100 gardens which are usually private will open to the public - here are some of the best to visit. Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2022