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Thinking of the student Mary Young who 106 years ago today 'said "shan't" under [her] breath when told to repeat poor work'.
December 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Thinking of the student Mary Young who 106 years ago today 'said "shan't" under [her] breath when told to repeat poor work'.
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In 1976, Jayaben Desai led South Asian women in the Grunwick strike, demanding dignity, fair pay & union rights.
Their courage reshaped labour history.
#SouthAsianHeritageMonth #StrikersInSaris
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-...
Their courage reshaped labour history.
#SouthAsianHeritageMonth #StrikersInSaris
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-...
Jayaben Desai and the Grunwick dispute
In August 1976, a group of migrant workers led by Jayaben Desai walked out of the Grunwick Film Processing Laboratory in the London Borough of Brent. Taking a stand against racism, low pay and limited...
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August 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
In 1976, Jayaben Desai led South Asian women in the Grunwick strike, demanding dignity, fair pay & union rights.
Their courage reshaped labour history.
#SouthAsianHeritageMonth #StrikersInSaris
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-...
Their courage reshaped labour history.
#SouthAsianHeritageMonth #StrikersInSaris
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-...
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Emily Dickinson’s Herbarium: A Beautiful Digital Edition of the Poet’s Pressed Plants & Flowers Is Now Online
Emily Dickinson’s Herbarium: A Beautiful Digital Edition of the Poet’s Pressed Plants & Flowers Is Now Online
So many writers have been gardeners and have written about gardens that it might be easier to make a list of those who didn’t. But even in this crowded company, Emily Dickinson stands out.
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August 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Emily Dickinson’s Herbarium: A Beautiful Digital Edition of the Poet’s Pressed Plants & Flowers Is Now Online