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The Battle of Cable Street
In October 1936, fascists clashed with Jews, socialists and anarchists in London. Bill Fishman was a Jewish teenager from London's East End when he got caught up in the fighting.
On 4 October 1936, fascists clashed with Jews, socialists and anarchists in London.
It is often hailed as the day that fascism was defeated in Britain.
Bill Fishman was a Jewish teenager from London's East End when he got caught up in the fighting.
Photo: Getty Images.
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