About this Event
Swansea Stand Up to Racism presents
Book Launch: The Anti Nazi League – Stopping the Far Right Then and Now
with Geoff Brown (author of A People’s History of the Anti Nazi League), Peter Hain (Former MP and co-founder of the Anti-Nazi League), Nimisha Trivedi (Stand Up To Racism) and others
Thursday 4 December, 6.30–8.00pm (bar open 6–10pm)
Urban HQ Swansea, 37 Orchard St, Swansea SA1 5AJ
In the late 1970s, the rise of the openly Nazi National Front seemed unstoppable. They gained ground in elections and spread violence on the streets—harassing and even murdering Black and Asian people, as well as Jews, refugees, LGBT+ people, trade unionists and others.
Their advance was halted by the Anti Nazi League — a vibrant, united front of anti-racists who, despite their differences, came together to stop fascism in its tracks.
Join us as Geoff Brown, the ANL’s former Manchester organiser and author of a new book on its history, discusses those crucial years with Peter Hain, a key figure in the movement, and other activists past and present.
Together we’ll explore how the lessons of the ANL can guide our struggle today against the likes of racist Reform UK and Tommy Robinson’s fascist thugs.
All welcome - except Nazis.
Entry by ticket-only. We reserve the right to refuse admission.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Urban HQ, 37 Orchard Street, Swansea, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 10.00
