Bill McDonnell

Transcript:

Main themes covered: Community, impact of unemployment, radical politics, impact of feminism

00:00 – 05:00 General introduction

05:00 – 10:00 Impact of mass unemployment on city

10:00 -13:00 Theatre company was involved with radicals and people in the local community. Sense of political radicalism in Sheffield.

13:00 -16:30 Politically active people settling in Sheffield. Impact of race and immigration on political activity during the 1980s.

16:30 – 19:00 Unity and cohesiveness in Sheffield when others were rioting.

19:00 – 24:00 Changes to family life during the period and impact of feminism. Impact of indutrial decline on family and relationships.

24:00 – 28:00 Rise of female community-based activism.

28:00 – 29:00 Reinvention of Sheffield and new skillset.

29:00 - Fear of Cold War and nuclear attack.

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