Stake attention in this memory
This is a photograph of a black information plaque mounted outdoors, in front of a vibrant mural depicting a historical street scene. The plaque is rectangular and black with white text. The title of the plaque reads "The Battle of Cable Street Mural". The text on the left side of the plaque describes the historical event of October 4th, 1936, when the people of the East End of London halted a march by fascists. It mentions the involvement of Jewish communities, trade unionists, communists, and Labour Party members in opposing the march led by Sir Oswald Mosley and his British Union of Fascists (BUF). It details the planned route through an impoverished area with a high concentration of Jewish residents and the government's refusal to ban the march. The text highlights how over 250,000 East Londoners took to the streets to bar the way, and how the Spanish Civil War and the slogan "No Pasaran" (They Shall Not Pass) were adopted. It concludes by noting the ensuing action ensured the marchers were turned back, and the Public Order Act of 1936 banned political uniforms in public, contributing to the defeat of organized British fascism. The right side of the plaque discusses the mural itself. It states the mural on the west wall of St. George's Town Hall was commissioned to commemorate the 1936 events. Work began in 1976 and was inspired by Mexican mural artists. It mentions setbacks and the involvement of artists Paul Butler, Ray Walker, and Desmond Rochfort. The mural, completed in 1983, measures approximately 17 x 18 meters. The text also notes that restoration was undertaken by Hirst Conservation, with Paul Butler involved, and the mural was unveiled by Mayor Lutfur Rahman on October 1st, 2011. Logos for "Tower Hamlets" and "Ballymore" are visible at the bottom right, indicating funding contributions. Below the text on the left, there is a black and white photograph of a street scene with a crowd of people. Below the text on the right, there is another black and white photograph showing a group of men standing around some wooden barriers or debris in a street. The mural in the background is colorful and depicts a chaotic street scene with many figures, suggesting a historical protest or confrontation. The plaque is positioned such that the mural forms the backdrop. The overall setting appears to be an outdoor public space in London, United
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