The Battle of Cable Street

The Battle of Cable Street was a street protest in London in 1936 where local residents, workers, Jews, and anti-fascists opposed a march planned by the British Union of Fascists, led by Oswald Mosley. The march aimed to promote fascist ideas, which many communities found threatening. When police tried to allow the march, opponents clashed with them, resulting in violence. Ultimately, the protesters' resistance prevented the march from going through, symbolizing a united stand against fascism and intolerance. The event is remembered as a significant victory for civic unity and anti-fascist activism.