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Several national strikes occurred within the mining
industry. They were in 1921, 1926 and 1984. These brought hardship and
bitterness to the mining communities.
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1921
strike:
There was a three months strike. |
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1926
strike:
British industry stopped on 4th
May, 1926 when a General Strike was declared. |
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1984
strike:
there was a strike against pit closures.
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