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The Rest Is HistoryOct 1, 2023

374. The Battle of Cable Street: Fascism Defeated

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Hurrah for the Black Shirts

Martin Pugh

So in Martin Pugh's book, Hurrah for the Black Shirts, he has a really good quotation from a report in the Evening Standard.

English Journey

J.B. Priestley

He wrote a book called English Journey, I think about 1936, 37 or so.

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“You will never catch Sir Oswald admitting to anti-semitism - all he does is embody it!” Following the violent scenes at Kensington Olympia, the British fascist movement is in decline. Britain is swirling with unemployment, having just come out of a decade of general strikes, and as the country suffers, changes and becomes more urbanised, the fascists seek a scapegoat to pin Britain’s downfall on. On the 6th of October 1936, Mosley gathers with 3000 of his blackshirts to march through Cable Street, in London’s East End, an area with a large Jewish population; they are met by 100,000 anti-fascist demonstrators blocking the streets… Join Tom and Dominic in the third episode of our series on British fascism, as they look at the Battle of Cable Street, fascism in the pre-war years, Oswald’s role in the anti-war movement, his eventual arrest and detainment, and much more. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith

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Hurrah for the Black Shirts

Martin Pugh

The host discusses how Mosley was influenced by anti-Semitic sentiments within the fascist movement, particularly dur…

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English Journey

J.B. Priestley

The host references J.B. Priestley's 'English Journey' to illustrate the complex social landscape of Britain during t…

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The conversation centers on British fascism in the 1930s.
A second recurring theme is Mosley's influence on anti-Semitism.
Referenced books include Hurrah for the Black Shirts by Martin Pugh and English Journey by J.B. Priestley.
The strongest audience signal points to Historians and those interested in political movements and Historians and readers interested in British social history.

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British fascism in the 1930s(1)Mosley's influence on anti-Semitism(1)

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Hurrah for the Black Shirts

Martin Pugh

Best for Historians and those interested in political movementsOften cited around Mosley's influence on anti-Semitism

“In Martin Pugh's book, Hurrah for the Black Shirts, he has a really good quotation from a report in the Evening Standard.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Mosley's influence on anti-Semitism

For: Historians and those interested in political movements

Key quote: “So in Martin Pugh's book, Hurrah for the Black Shirts, he has a really good quotation from a report in the Evening Standard.”

The host discusses how Mosley was influenced by anti-Semitic sentiments within the fascist movement, particularly during the early 1930s. Martin Pugh's book, 'Hurrah for the Black Shirts,' provides insight into the political climate and the dynamics of the East End of London during this period.

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English Journey

J.B. Priestley

Best for Historians and readers interested in British social historyOften cited around British fascism in the 1930s

“J.B. Priestley wrote a book called English Journey, I think about 1936, 37 or so. He described three Englands during the 1930s and 1940s.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: British fascism in the 1930s

For: Historians and readers interested in British social history

Key quote: “He wrote a book called English Journey, I think about 1936, 37 or so.”

The host references J.B. Priestley's 'English Journey' to illustrate the complex social landscape of Britain during the 1930s. Priestley's insights into the three distinct Englands provide a nuanced understanding of the era's economic and cultural dynamics.

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