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Joanne Vigor-Mungovin

@mungotalks

Biographer, author of Joseph Merrick & Peppermint Billy - Fascinated by Leicester's long, mysterious & gruesome history. Member of HWA & LCFAC.

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@mungotalks

3 months ago

#OTD 19 August 1842, the #chartist march to #Loughborough was confronted by troops in the "Battle of Mowmarce Hill' The hosiers were only working for half a week, but still had to pay their employers a whole week’s rent for the use of their knitting frames. Stirred up by the

#OTD 19 August 1842, the #chartist march to #Loughborough was confronted by troops in the "Battle of Mowmarce Hill' The hosiers were only working for half a week, but still had to pay their employers a whole week’s rent for the use of their knitting frames. Stirred up by the