The Strike at Imperial Typewriters

An Oral Histories project funded by @HeritageFundEM, hearing the voices of the strike & culminating in a public exhibition at Newarke Houses Museum in Leicester

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NOW OPEN
The Strike at Imperial Typewriters Exhibition
At Newarke Houses Museum, Leicester
@b3media @leicestermuseum

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Happy 30th Birthday to @HeritageFundUK! #ThanksToYou #NationalLottery30

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Another big thank you to our partners for their help and support: @leicestermuseum @b3media @TheOfficialMRL @dmuleicester @uniofleicester @Leicester_News @HeritageFundUK @ace_national @S_LawrenceTrust

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Our exhibition is now over!

Thank you so much to our volunteers, speakers, collaborators, contributors, creative team and the front of house staff for making this exhibition possible!

Please keep an eye on our social media and website to see what happens next!

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LAST DAY! Our exhibition AT @leicestermuseum commemorates the 45th anniversary of the historic migrant workers strike at Imperial Typewriters. Entry is free - find out more here: https://t.co/JHV2Rq6HqB

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TOMORROW! Sharpen your creative writing skills at our Flash Fiction Factory - our free workshop will guide you through the process and ethics of writing historical stories. You'll also leave with several pieces of experimental flash fiction! Sign up here: https://t.co/YMBGlRPkN2

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FINAL 2 DAYS!

In 1974 at Imperial Typewriters, Asian workers found they were being paid less than their white colleagues. At the time, almost 70% of the workforce were Asian. They decided to take action: https://t.co/tdhW06xUH5

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THIS SATURDAY! Our final free event at @leicestermuseum is a pop-up writing workshop centred around the strike as we reimagine historical events with @DivyaGhelani. RSVP here: https://t.co/YMBGlRPkN2

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FINAL 3 DAYS!

In May 1974 at Imperial Typewriters, an Asian woman and her friends found they were getting paid less than white workers of the same grade. A group of 39 staff decided to act. Our exhibition celebrates these pioneers: https://t.co/JHV2Rq6HqB

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Calling all creative writers! Join us for our free flash fiction workshop this Saturday led by @DivyaGhelani held at @leicestermuseum. We’ll explore historical stories told as part of ‘The Strike at Imperial Typewriters’ exhibition. Sign up here: https://t.co/YMBGlRPkN2

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ENDS THIS SATURDAY!

Our exhibition at @leicestermuseum commemorates the 45th anniversary of the historic migrant workers strike. Entry is free - find out more here: https://t.co/JHV2RqoiPb

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4 DAYS LEFT!

Over 12 weeks, migrant workers at Imperial Typewriters went on strike for equal pay in 1974. They had to fight their bosses, unsupportive unions and the far right during their protest. Hear their story at our exhibition: https://t.co/tdhW06gjiv

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Our friends at @H_fieldsCentre will be holding a seminar on Sat 26 October as part of their Journey to Justice Festival: 'Forty Years On Since the Launch of SCARE (Student Campaign Against Racism in Education)

To book your free place, please visit https://t.co/RokBCHOJwB

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Ever written historical flash fiction? Join our FREE workshop this Sat led by @DivyaGhelani. She’ll be bringing her bank of research of articles, photos, filmed interviews and more into the 1974 Strike at Imperial Typewriters. RSVP here: https://t.co/YMBGlRPkN2

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5 DAYS LEFT!

Our exhibition at @leicestermuseum commemorates an important part of Leicester history that transformed the city and the country. The Strike at Imperial Typewriters was part of the national fight for equal rights - find out more here: https://t.co/tdhW06xUH5

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Try your hand at thrilling writing in a flash under the guidance of experienced writer! Our exhibition at @leicestermuseum is running a free pop-up workshop on writing historical flash fiction - get your free ticket here! https://t.co/YMBGlRPkN2

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FINAL WEEK!

In 1974 at Imperial Typewriters, Asian workers found they were being paid less than their white colleagues. At the time, almost 70% of the workforce were Asian. They decided to take action: https://t.co/tdhW06xUH5

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This Saturday we have a free writing workshop with @DivyaGhelani - the exhibition's research and co-curator! Her novel-in-progress has been shortlisted and longlisted for four literary awards. RSVP here: https://t.co/YMBGlRPkN2

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In 1974, South Asian workers went on strike against Imperial Typewriters demanding fair pay. They had to fight their bosses, unsupportive unions and the far right during their protest. Hear their story at our exhibition: https://t.co/PwKf1y7e8x

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Try your hand at thrilling writing in a flash under the guidance of experienced writer! Our exhibition at @leicestermuseum is running a free pop-up workshop on writing historical flash fiction - get your free ticket here!

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FINAL WEEK! Our exhibition is dedicated to these brave pioneers who proved that migrant workers could organise and stand up for themselves. Entry is free - find out more here: https://t.co/JHV2RqoiPb