After the Rising: The Legacy of the 1826 Uprising

The exhibition will be on display here between 7 October 2026 to 28 October 2026.This final talk in the library tour will explore the legacy and long-term implications of the uprising.It will reflect also on the way in which the rising has been remembered prior to the bicentennial events, reflect upon the various different activities that have taken place so far in 2026 and consider how the rising and Chatterton massacre can continue to remain in public memory in the area and nationally/internationally in the future.2026 marks the 200th Anniversary of the 1826 Lancashire weavers uprising.The rising involved many thousands of people living in Pennine Lancashire at and took place between 24th-27th April 1826.

The protestors’ demand for help in alleviating their plight was met not with food and welfare policies, but sabres, bullets and bayonets.This lecturer tour accompanies a touring exhibition on display at 9 libraries in Pennine Lancashire during the 200th commemorative year of the 1826 Lancashire Rising.

Each talk will have a different focus, and people are encouraged to attend their local venue and any of the other talks in the region that they will find of interest.The talks are being led by Dr David Gordon Scott with further contributions from Kate Hurst.Https://www.Weavers-uprising.Org.UK/