“All the working class were throwing marbles to stop the fascists coming in.” 80 years ago today, Max Levitas was one of thousands of East Londoners who stood up to Oswald Mosley’s fascists. Now 101 years old, he shares his story of the Battle of Cable Street. | Channel 4 News

On this day in 1936 ordinary Londoners rallied together to oppose Oswald Mosley's hatred. The Battle of Cable Street was an incredible act of courage which continues to inspire the anti-fascist movement to this day. Back in 2016 we created this multimedia resource with first hand accounts of what happened: https://hopenothate.org.uk/the-battle-of-cable-street/ #cablestreet | HOPE not hate

Today marks the anniversary of The Battle of Cable Street in 1936. #MerchantOfVenice1936 sets Shakespeare's play in London at this time, amid the threat of fascism. 📽 Tracy-Ann Oberman (Shylock) reflects her family’s connection to this key moment in British history. 🎫 There are limited tickets remaining for the October run in the Swan Theatre - so act fast if you want to see the show this month. You can also book for the show's second run when it returns to the Swan in January next year: https

A video showing the 1936 cable street riots set to music by The men they couldn't hang. --- October 4, 1936, the Battle of Cable Street saw ordinary East-enders deal a blow against fascism – and sent Oswald Mosley and his Blackshirts packing from the then predominantly Jewish area... #SocialHistorySundays | In My Newsfeed

Tracy-Ann Oberman discusses the history of The Merchant of Venice and this new adaptation, set at the Battle of Cable Street in 1936. ⚖ Shakespeare’s classic is transported to 1930s Britain in this “striking and impactful” (Guardian) new production that “makes theatre history” (The Telegraph), from acclaimed director Brigid Larmour. 📅 Tue 17th - Sat 21st October 🎟️ bit.ly/3SllDdP | Malvern Theatres