Join us at the Marx Memorial Library for the final summer instalment of our Reds on the Green series, a collaboration between the Marx Memorial Library and Islington Heritage.
By Meirian Jump, Director, Marx Memorial Library & Workers’ School
Explore the history of the Tolpuddle Martyrs – early agricultural trade unionists arrested, tried and transported for joining a union – and their ties to the local area
• Exhibition reception – discover contemporary documents on the Martyrs; enjoy drinks and refreshments
• Hear from Chris Kaufman former food and farming national officer for Unite and Editor of the Landworker; currently Country Standard editor on the significance of the Martyrs
• Drop in placard making session: get hands on with a special workshop – design your own placards welcoming the Martyrs back from Australia!
Thursday 18 July 6-8pm
Marx Memorial Library, 37a Clerkenwell Green, EC1R 0DU
FREE EVENT, NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
