Tom Brown (anarchist)

Tom Brown
Born1900 (1900)
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Died1974 (aged 73–74)
Low Fell, Gateshead, England
Occupations
Movement
SpouseLilian Brown
Children2

Tom Brown (1900–1974) was a British anarcho-syndicalist trade unionist, anti-fascist, engineer and writer.[1] Brown contributed articles to papers including War Commentary, Freedom, and Direct Action alongside authoring numerous pamphlets.[2] Brown was known for his compelling public speaking and ability to communicate effectively in everyday terms.[2][3] He placed a strong emphasis on federated local groups rather than centralism, and on workplace-based revolutionary trade unionism.[4]

  1. ^ Kinna, Ruth (2019). The Government of No One: The Theory and Practice of Anarchism. London: Pelican. p. 216. ISBN 978-0-241-39655-1. OCLC 1082407630.
  2. ^ a b Anon. (1990). "About Tom Brown". Tom Brown's Syndicalism. London: Phoenix Press. pp. 5–6. ISBN 0-948984-16-3. OCLC 43652918. Archived from the original on 26 June 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2022 – via Tyneside Anarchist Archive.
  3. ^ Tyneside Anarchist Archive 2021, p. 131.
  4. ^ Franks, Benjamin (2006). Rebel Alliances: The Means and Ends of Contemporary British Anarchisms (PDF). Edinburgh: AK Press. pp. 225, 247. ISBN 1-904859-40-2. OCLC 65204095. Archived (PDF) from the original on 5 May 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2022.