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Radical History Collective
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Tasmania/lutruwita collective of historians and history enthusiasts, keeping our working class and unfree labour stories alive.
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On this day in 1819, cavalry cut down a peaceful assembly of working men, women and children at St Peter’s Field, Manchester. 15 killed, 600+ injured, simply for demanding bread & a vote. The #PeterlooMassacre reminds us that every right the working class has was won in blood, not gifted from above.
A contemporary cartoon by George Cruikshank of the Peterloo massacre in 1819. Photograph: Granger/Rex/Shutterstock - uniformed cavalry riding to a crowd of peasantry dressed in their Sunday best, and attacking them with sabres. An illustration of the Peterloo Massacre by Peter Carlile, published 1819 Portrait of Henry "Orator" Hunt (6 November 1773 – 13 February 1835), the key speaker at the gathering at St Peter’s Field on the day of the massacre. Hunt was an English radical speaker and agitator remembered as a pioneer of working-class radicalism and an important influence on the later Chartist movement. He advocated parliamentary reform and the repeal of the Corn Laws. He was the first member of parliament to advocate for women's suffrage; in 1832 he presented a petition to parliament from a woman asking for the right to vote.
August 16, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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Our first event of 2025 is THIS SATURDAY 😃
the 12th of April at 1pm!
It’s free and activism-packed! Queens Domain, Convict Penitentiary & the Hope & Anchor for history, music, drinks & dinner.
Event on our Facebook page. Solidarity! ♥️✊
#Hobart #Tasmania #history #workingclass #convicthistory
April 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Greetings #Tasmania / #lutruwita!
The #RadicalHistorycollective has arrived and we would be delighted if you would give us a follow, especially if you have an interest in the history of #Tasmanian #convict, #union and #workingclasshistory.
♥️✊
#History #unshackled #convicthistory #unionhistory
The Radical History Collective crew out front of the site of the heritage listed Jolly Hatters (which was originally a tavern but which is now a private business). The photo was taken during the inaugural Taverns of Resistance Hobart/nipaluna tour, in 2023. There are around 30 members in the photo, holding their fists aloft in a proud solidarity salute.
April 5, 2025 at 8:59 AM