Mcgahey Collection

Liverpool in 1846, (1942). Creator: J McGahey
Liverpool in 1846, (1942). The busy port of Liverpool seen from Upper Transmere, Cheshire. From " British Ports and Harbours, by Leo Walmsley. [Collins, London, 1942]

Charlie Percy McGahey

N. U. M. leaders 1984
National Union of Mineworkers leaders confer during the T.U.C. (Trades Union Congress) conference in Brighton. From left, Peter Heathfield (general secretary); Mick McGahey (vice president)

Arthur Scargill and miners leaders
Arthur Scargill, President of the National Union of Mineworkers, and other miners leaders, including Vice-President Mick McGahey (at the back right)

Mick McGahey
Michael Mick McGahey (1925 - 1999), at the offices of the National Coal Board. The Scottish miners leader and member of the Communist party was Vice-President of the National Union of Mineworkers

N. U. M. leaders
Leaders of the National Union of Mineworkers attend the National Energy Conference in London. From left, Mick McGahey, Vice-president; Lawrence Daly, General Secretary; Joe Gormley

N. U. M. Conference 1980
The platform at the National Union of Mineworkers Conference in 1980. On the right is Joe Gormley, President of the Union, and on the left his Vice-President, Mick McGahey. Date: 1980

Gordon McLennan, communist and political activist
Gordon McLennan (1924-2011), former leader of the Communist Party of Great Britain, its National Organiser 1966-1975 and its General Secretary 1976-1989

Mick McGahey with Arthur Scargill, trade unionists
Mick McGahey (1925-1999), Scottish miners leader, trade unionist and lifelong communist, with Arthur Scargill (b 1938), miners leader and trade unionist

Mick McGahey with Arthur Scargill and Peter Heathfield
Mick McGahey (1925-1999), Scottish miners leader, trade unionist and lifelong communist, with Arthur Scargill (b 1938), miners leader and trade unionist, and Peter Heathfield (1929-2010)

Mick McGahey, trade unionist and communist
Mick McGahey (1925-1999), Scottish miners leader, NUM trade unionist and lifelong communist. Seen here around the time of the 1980s miners strike. Date: circa 1980s

Mick McGahey with Arthur Scargill, trade union leaders
Mick McGahey (1925-1999), Scottish miners leader, trade unionist and lifelong communist, with Arthur Scargill (b 1938), miners leader and trade unionist

Len Murray, Alan Sapper, Mick McGahey and Ray Buckton
Len Murray (Lionel Murray, Baron Murray of Epping Forest, 1922-2004), British Labour politician and trade union leader (left), with Mick McGahey (1925-1999, trades union executive)

Royal Observatory, Greenwich, London, c1830. Artist: J McGahey
Royal Observatory, Greenwich, London, c1830. View of the Royal Greenwich Observatory and Flamsteed House from the bottom of the hill in Greenwich Park

C McGahey, footballer and cricketer. 1890s

Cricket / Team / Essex
Essex Burns, Mead, Armour, McGahey, Pikett, Russell, F.L.Fane, Kortright, H.G.Owen (Captain), G.F.Higgins, F.G.Bull, Carpenter

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Caption: Remembering Mick McGahey - A Legendary Trade Unionist and Communist Leader In this historic photograph, we witness the gathering of influential figures in the British trade union movement. Pictured here is Charlie Percy McGahey, affectionately known as Mick McGahey, alongside prominent leaders such as Arthur Scargill and Peter Heathfield. Mick McGahey was a key figure within the National Union of Mineworkers (N. U. M. ), serving as one of its leaders during the tumultuous year of 1984. This image captures him at the N. U. M. Conference in 1980, where he played a vital role in shaping policies that would protect miners' rights and improve working conditions. Known for his unwavering commitment to socialism and workers' rights, Mick McGahey's influence extended beyond just trade unions. He was closely associated with Gordon McLennan, a renowned communist and political activist who shared his vision for social justice. The camaraderie between Mick McGahey and Arthur Scargill is evident in this photo; both were staunch trade unionists fighting against injustices faced by miners across Britain. Their partnership symbolized unity among labor movements striving for fair wages, safe working environments, and improved living standards. This snapshot also features Len Murray, Alan Sapper, and Ray Buckton - esteemed trade union leaders who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Mick McGahey throughout their careers. Together they formed an indomitable force dedicated to championing workers' rights on every front. As we reflect upon this powerful image capturing these iconic individuals united in their pursuit of justice for all workers, let us remember the invaluable contributions made by Mick McGahey - a true legend whose legacy continues to inspire generations fighting for equality today.