The Reds on the Green series continues at the Marx Memorial Library with zine making and a guided walk….
The Reds on the Green Programme, a joint partnership with Marx Memorial Library and Islington Heritage, continues with an event on Thu 31st October about William Cobbett – Britain’s Radical Campaigner and Pamphleteer.
This will include an introduction from Stewart Edge, co-chair of the William Cobbett Society including insights into Cobbett’s anti-corn law campaigns of the 1820s.
There will also be a chance to get hands-on with a zine-making session inspired by the Marx Memorial Library’s periodical and pamphlet collection.
Thursday, 31 October 2024 – 6:30-8pm
FREE, no booking required. Just turn up!
Next up, on Thu 7th November, you can explore the history of the Spa Fields Riots.
Meet at the Marx Memorial Library at 5.30pm to view an exhibition on the 1816 Spencean demonstrations – ‘Commit Outrage’ – with introduction and items from the Marx Memorial Library’s collection. There will be a reception with light refreshments.
Then go on a guided walk with Rob Smith at 6.15pm. There are limited places for the walk, so email to book your spot – [email protected] – as soon as possible!
Marx Memorial Library & Workers’ School, 37a Clerkenwell Green, London, EC1R 0DU
Contact
Email: [email protected] / Phone: 02075231485
