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Post by jo anne Tue 11 Jul 2023, 9:28 pm

On This Day 11th July, 1649
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”Those that came out of the north are the greatest pests of the nation!” C17th London MP
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Post by jo anne Tue 11 Jul 2023, 9:30 pm

A Talk on Gerrard Winstanley
By Quentin Kopp & Les Hurst with musician Ken Scally
Sat 15th Jul, 12pm - 2pm at the Museum of Wigan Life

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Free tickets: Eventbrite *Sales end soon*
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Post by Lolly Tue 11 Jul 2023, 9:33 pm

It should be the Digger Festival soon should it not?
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Post by jo anne Tue 11 Jul 2023, 9:44 pm

Yes, Lolly. Sadly last year’s had to be cancelled last minute as a mark of respect for the late Queen Elizabeth II.


This year’s festival will be held on Sat 9th Sep in Believe Square, Wigan. Thumbs Up

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Post by jo anne Fri 14 Jul 2023, 11:06 am

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Post by jo anne Wed 06 Sep 2023, 2:26 pm

All free, but limited places and booking is essential for the two talks -
Tel: 01942 828128 or wiganmuseum@wigan.gov.uk

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Post by jo anne Fri 08 Sep 2023, 6:35 pm

There’s also a talk occurring in Wigan Parish Church:

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More info: wigandiggersfestival.org / Facebook

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Post by Lolly Tue 26 Sep 2023, 7:02 pm

Ken Loach on Gerrard Winstanley

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