Weavers Uprising Bicentennial Committee (@uprisingweavers) 's Twitter Profile
Weavers Uprising Bicentennial Committee

@uprisingweavers

Committee organising remembrance events for 200th Anniversary of the uprising of weavers, including Chatterton Massacre, in Pennines Lancashire April 1826.

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There is, of course, a Chorley connection. Weavers marched from Tockholes to Chorley to attack Mills in Water Street. The Riot Act was read by the Peterloo magistrate, who also had a home in Chorley.

There is, of course, a Chorley connection. Weavers marched from Tockholes to Chorley to attack Mills in Water Street. The Riot Act was read by the Peterloo magistrate, who also had a home in Chorley.
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thewhitaker.org/whats-on-all-e… Dave Robinson is delivering an interesting talk about the weavers uprising on October 3rd. Follow the link to book tickets. It'll be a great night.