26 October 1983: Northwood and Pinner occupation

Podcast: On This Day in Working Class History · Working Class History

Opublikowano: 2026-10-26

On this day, 26 October 1983, the Northwood and Pinner hospital in England was occupied by its workers in protest at its proposed closure, led by matron Jean Carey. From the following day, they ran the hospital themselves collectively and eventually the workers won, and it stayed open for a further 25 years. More information, sources and map: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9867/northwood-and-pinner-occupation This is one of hundreds of stories featured in our book, Working Class History: Everyday Acts of Resistance & Rebellion, available with global shipping: https://shop.workingclasshistory.com/products/working-class-history-everyday-acts-resistance-rebellion-book Our work is only possible be...