Manningham Mills Strike|Centenary|1890 1990

At this place in December 1890 began the Manningham Mills Strike, which lasted until April 1891. This led to the founding of the Bradford Labour Union which in turn saw the formation of the national Independent Labour Party in Bradford three years later.

The Manningham Mills Strike of 1890–1891, which began at this site, was a pivotal event in British labour history, led by workers demanding better wages and conditions. It was instrumental in the formation of the Bradford Labour Union and contributed to the establishment of the Independent Labour Party, shaping the future of the British labour movement.