OTD in 1936, the Spanish Civil War began. In this piece from the archives, Jessica Thorne writes about how football provided a rare lifeline for the political prisoners of the Franco regime.
"Gathered for Special Training": Football and Politicisation in Franco’s PrisonsWhat role did football play in Francoist prisons? Jessica Thorne on the importance of culture and sport as a vehicle for politicisation.www.historyworkshop.org.uk