Congress House

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Great Russell Street
London, England WC1B 3LS
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) exists to make the working world a better place for everyone. We bring together more than 5.6 million working people who make up our 50 member unions. We support unions to grow and thrive and stand up for everyone who works for a living. It was decided at Congress in 1944, that a permanent memorial to the heroism and gallantry of unionists during the second world war should be erected, to include a headquarters building and training college for the TUC. The first open architectural competition since the war in 1946 saw 181 entrants with David du Rieu Aberdeen selected as the winner in 1948. Congress House is now home to three major public artworks. Jacob Epstein’s memorial, 'Pieta' dominates the courtyard, depicting a mother cradling her dead son. Bernard Meadows’ 'Spirit of Brotherhood' stands to the front of Congress House with 'Solidarity Screen' by Eva Berendes curving around the south east corner of the building on Dyott Street.

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A great monument to the working class struggle!
9/20/2021

If you visit the British Museum, you must spare a moment to visit Congress House if only o see that ...

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Practical
1/12/2019

I didn't use the building or even went inside and only passed it. This building is ugly and looks li...

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Good place for a conference
3/15/2018

Cool building. Typical trade union-esque with a strong statue at the front. In side there’s a big co...

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