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1866 Strikes and OpeningsIn Spring /Summer of 1866, Consett Iron Works, along with many other Iron Traders across the North East of England, found themselves at the hands of the newly formed trade unions. Acting in response to announced pay cuts, of between 10 and 60%, the unions took the men out on strike. It was a truly…Read the story →More sections
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