Georgian Women Martyrs - The Experiences of Three Women during the Rising

The exhibition will be on display here between 14 September 2026 to 3 October 2026.This talk will explore the lives of three of the women who were, in different ways, victims of the legal repression of the protests.The talk will be co-led by Kate Hurst and will explore the lives of Mary Hindle, Mary Simpson and Betty Upton.We will consider if these three women should be today considered as ‘Georgian Women Martyrs’.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/