CHARTIST ANCESTORS
pioneers of democracy
A day event to commemorate the Anniversary of the Newport Chartist Rising of 4 November 1839
Saturday November 3rd 2007, St. Mary’s Institute, Newport
Summary by Les James, 12 November 2007
The Chartist Ancestors - Pioneers of Democracy event was organised in response to the great interest generated earlier this year by the ‘Meet the Descendants’ event, held at Newport Museum and Art Gallery on April 30th. Chartist Ancestors provided opportunities for:
people with Chartist ancestors to share their family stories with the public,
the story of Chartism and the people of the Chartist era to be understood and appreciated by a wider audience
and for recognition of the struggle and sacrifice made by past generations for the democratic rights enjoyed today.
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