We invite you to join us on a new guided tour of the City Centre to explore further hidden aspects of the radical history of Leeds. Your host, local activist, researcher and historian Shaun Cohen, will illuminate forgotten history of Leeds and some aspects not normally heard about:
- We will walk in the steps of those that fought for the rights of children workers in the Victorian mills and fought for a 10 hour working day
- We will explore the birth of the Socialist League Of William Morris, Eleanor Marx, et al
- The extent Of socialists’ opposition to the Boer War
- The history of the Chartists in Leeds
- How did the Peterloo Massacre impact Leeds society?
- Investigate unknown aspects of Anarchism in Leeds
- When and why did Friedrich Engels visit Leeds?
These and many other unknowns will be illuminated by Shaun on his trip through Leeds, expected to last around 90 minutes. If you’ve enjoyed Shaun’s walk in the past, please come again as he has much new information to share.
We will start from Leeds Corn Exchange, LS1 7BR at 1pm Sunday 10th August.
This event is entirely free of charge, although all contributions to sustain the work of the Leeds Ford-Maguire Society are always very welcome!
More information: 07950 364761
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