New mural at the Old Spotted Dog Ground to mark Cable Street 90th anniversary

Not then, not now – we’re proud to unveil our a new mural at the Old Spotted Dog Ground, created in partnership with Unite to mark 90 years since the Battle of Cable Street.

The mural features an historic image of anti-fascist demonstrators gathered behind a wooden street barricade in East London on 4 October 1936.

Chalked on the barricade are the words “Remember Olympia” and “They Shall Not Pass” — a powerful reminder of the resistance that brought thousands of East Londoners together to oppose fascism.

Ninety years ago, dockers, local families and communities stood shoulder to shoulder to stop a fascist march through their streets. Today, that same spirit of solidarity and collective resistance remains an important part of our community.

A huge thank you to Unite, to Calvin of Ruff Draft Design for his brilliant work painting the mural, and to everyone who joined us at our matches last weekend for a first look.

Here are some of the photos.