page_title: Battle of Cable Street
section_title: Aftermath
hierarchical_section_title: Battle of Cable Street / Aftermath
caption_attribution_description: English: Battle of Cable Street as reported in BUF Blackshirt, 17 October 1936
context_page_description: The Battle of Cable Street was an event that took place in Cable Street and Whitechapel in the East End of London, on Sunday 4 October 1936. It was a clash between the Metropolitan Police, sent to protect a march by members of the British Union of Fascists led by Oswald Mosley, and various anti-fascist demonstrators, including local anarchist, communist, Jewish and socialist groups. The majority of both marchers and counter-protesters travelled into the area for this purpose.
context_section_description: Many of the arrested demonstrators reported harsh treatment at the hands of the police.
  Between 1979 and 1983, a large mural depicting the battle was painted on the side of St George's Town Hall. This building was originally the vestry hall for the area and later the town hall of Stepney Borough Council. It stands in Cable Street, about 150 yards (140 m) west of Shadwell overground station. A red plaque in Dock Street commemorates the incident.
  Numerous events were planned in East London for the battle's 75th anniversary in October 2011, including music and a march, and the mural was once again restored. In 2016, to mark the battle's 80th anniversary, a march took place from Altab Ali Park to Cable Street. The march was attended by some of those who were originally involved.
  The event is frequently cited by the contemporary Antifa movement.
caption: Battle of Cable Street as reported in BUF Blackshirt
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