2 things tagged with “peterloo”
Peterloo 190 years on
Posted by Dave Carter on August 18, 2009.
Great turnout to commemorate the Peterloo massacre on Sunday. Speeches from the campaign plus Tony Lloyd MP and Cllr. Jim Battle, Manchester City Council Deputy Leader. Really impressed with the group from Oldham who marched all the way following the routes taken by protestors on August 16th 1819 some in period dress and carrying some [...]
Peterloo anniversary this Sunday – August 16th
Posted by Dave Carter on August 13, 2009.
This Sunday marks the 190th anniversary of Peterloo, an event that played a pivotal role in not only Manchester’s history but also the history of the struggle for human rights generally. For years many of us have campaigned for there to be a proper commemoration of the events that took place around (what is now) [...]
