“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

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

The Legacy of Cable Street

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