When the Chartists marched in Newport, they lit a fire that still burns in the hearts of working people across Wales.
That fire built our trade union movement and fuels us still today.
We stand steadfast in the fight for fairness, dignity and a Wales that works for us all.
#NewportRising
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1839, the last large-scale armed uprising in British history occurred. In the #NewportRising, about 4000 #Chartists stormed Newport demanding the right to vote. Parliament had refused petitions, leading to a revolt. The progress towards democracy is messy.
Soldiers fired on the crowd, killing up to 24 and wounding many more. The leaders were later convicted of treason and sentenced to death, though their punishment was reduced to transportation.
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#NewportRising
#NewportRising marching out to Bella Ciao. Commemorating our #Chartist history.
We see your flags and we raise our torches. #FlagsIsIt?
Newport rising Chartist leaders
People’s Charter
Westgate Hotel Newport
On the trail of one of my ancestors, #zephaniahwilliams one of 3 leaders of the #newportrising where in 1839 - on the site of this hotel - soldiers opened fire on the marchers and protesters. The last armed rebellion against authority in mainland UK. All in fight for democracy and workers rights.
The front cover of the book The Chartist Rambler by David Osmond.
Todays reading, the story of William Edwards #Chartist #Newport #NewportRising #SixPointCharter #BookSky #Reading
tickets available from www.newportrising.co.uk/events/chartistconvention-2024
#Chartism #C19th #Newportrising
Each year we remember our #Chartist heritage at St Woolos Cathedral. #newportrising Full details at www.newportrising.co.uk
‘Mary Frost’ written by Sylvia Mason. Women are often written out of history. This book is about the wife of John Frost, one of the leaders of the #chartist rising in South East Wales #newportrising #NewportWales #NewportHistory #herstory #chartism #sicialhistory
