Author Archives: johnc

New forms Of Workers Organisations.

By johnc | Published: June 23, 2014

A film produced by City Strolls of a book launch and talk/discussion lead by Immanuel Ness and co-sponsored  by Spirit of Revolt, Clydeside IWW, Glasgow Anarchist Federation and Radical Independent Bookfair. Immanuael Ness is a professor of political science at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York. He is a labour activist who […]

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Spirit of Revolt Annual Report, 2013-2014.

By johnc | Published: June 8, 2014

Spirit of Revolt annual report 2013-2014. Spirit of Revolt is an archive collection of contemporary and historical artefacts relating to working class lives, libertarian socialist and anarchist histories and achievements. It delivers a comprehensive Online Catalogue listed at international standard with itemised images, an Exhibition Programme interpreting the archive and a dedicated Scanning Project.

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Spirit of Revolt Chair report 2013.

By johnc | Published: June 8, 2014

Spirit of Revolt Chair Report 2013 From the smallest beginnings in August 2011 we have developed very quickly thanks to the hard work and great ideas from volunteers. Through the site people share their memories, photos, knowledge and opinions about libertarian socialism and their experiences of struggle to get social change.

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Dumfries Anarchist Symposium.

By johnc | Published: February 2, 2014

The Dumfries Anarchist Symposium will take place on Wednesday 9th April 2014 on the Dumfries campus of the University of Glasgow . The theme of the event is “Contemporary Anarchist Theory and Practice: Critical perspectives”. The Spirit of Revolt Archive will be present at the symposium. For more on the symposium contact Benjamin Franks by […]

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New information on the archive.

By johnc | Published: February 2, 2014

We have updated our website with additional information on the archive and how you can contribute. Check it out!    

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At Grips With War.

By johnc | Published: January 12, 2014

Illustrations By the artist Kritikos, from Guy Aldred’s anti-war book, At Grips with War, Published in 1929 by Bakunin Press, Glasgow. Read On Line,  PDF and other downloads.

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Unemployment

By johnc | Published: January 7, 2014

A few images taken from our archive on the problems when unemployed.                                

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Here And Now Magazine.

By johnc | Published: August 8, 2013

We are pleased to have been able to put up another issue of the Here and Now magazine for you to read in our “Read Of The Month”. This issue is Number 2 and is from the summer of 1985. enjoy.

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Spirit of Revolt on Wiki.

By johnc | Published: July 22, 2013

As we continue to develop the Spirit of Revolt Archive or aim is always to make it more accessible to the general public. With this in mind we are please to announce the creation of the Spirit of Revolt wiki-page.

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Here and Now Magazine.

By johnc | Published: June 15, 2013

Here & Now originated in Glasgow as the successor journal to “Clydeside Anarchist”. The first issue appeared in spring 1985, after it was agreed to set up the new journal in December 1984. At the start, most of its members were involved with the Clydeside Anarchists group, as the introduction to the first issue states. […]

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