The Matchgirls Memorial

The Matchgirls Memorial

At a glance

Causes

  • Education
  • Local / community
  • Museums / heritage
  • Women

Other details

Geographical remit: 
National - England

Objectives

We enrich the local East End community, and national community, by revealing the heritage of the 1888 Matchgirls Strike. We aim to give a sense of pride, and understanding of similar issues today.

Activities

We will raise awareness through memorials - statue, mural, plaques; through talks, presentations, exhibitions; and through songs, plays and stories

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