History buffs, music enthusiasts, and the Teesside community are gearing up for a journey through time to mark the 90th anniversary of the historic Battle of Stockton.
On Saturday, September 9, the centre of Stockton will come alive with the sounds of yesteryear.
Cockerton Brass Band will lead proceedings from 3.30pm at the fountains by the Town Hall, followed by performances from musicians including Frazer Lambert, Lily Brooke, Ella-Joy Hunton, and Andy Jones, along with Milton Keynes-based Concrete Cow.
Attendees will also witness living history as they step into the streets of Stockton in the 1930s. The Teesside Time Traveller, Martin Peagam, and The Steel Sisters Community Choir will bring the Battle of Stockton to life with an immersive and unique perspective.
Speakers from The Women's Banner Group and Battle of Cable Street expert David Rosenberg will engage in discussions about the Battle of Stockton's historical significance. Admission to the event, at The Georgian Theatre, Stockton, is free.
The Battle of Stockton, a clash between Oswald Mosley's British Union of Fascists, known as the "Blackshirts," and anti-fascist protesters, took place on September 10, 1933. It symbolised the determination of the local community to resist fascism during a challenging period in history.
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