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Radical Halifax: a new exhibition of nine historical figures reveals Halifax’s hidden political history
With its sprawling hills, romanticised moors and great feats of Georgian architecture, it could be said that Halifax’s known history – in the minds of the general public, at least – has often fallen victim to the period drama. The story of Anne Lister – ‘the first modern lesbian’, protagonist of the BBCs ‘Gentleman Jack’…
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For Your Freedom and Ours
Leeds labour movement solidarity with Polish workers during the 1980s Polish Crisis By Tom Palmer ‘We have nothing to do with the hypocritical statements of Thatcher and Reagan – their attacks on workers’ rights in their own countries show where they really stand’.[2] Tucked deep in the papers of a fellow Labour Party activist in…
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What happened in Leeds must happen in London!
Today, the 29th of September, Leeds Civic Trust will unveil a blue plaque to commemorate the Battle of Holbeck Moor, which took place 88 years ago this month. The plaque, which was initially suggested by Leeds Stand Up To Racism and Beeston resident Sam Kirk in January, represents the long-overdue commemoration of Yorkshire’s popular resistance…
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Tom Maguire: the unsung story of Leeds’ pioneering trade unionist
By Kaynan Hudson The aim of socialism is ‘to put a stop to the mad competition for existence, which is the cause of poverty…’, wrote socialist and trade unionist Tom Maguire. [1] Despite living much of his life in destitution, Leeds-born Maguire radically challenged 19th-century political orthodoxy, leading the way in developing a new approach…
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Reflecting on a year of Red Riding Magazine
After studying History and Politics for three years at uni and then deciding to move home in order to save to do some travelling, last July I found myself back home in Wakefield, working in a call centre and feeling somewhat disillusioned with post-academic life. As much as university had come with its own stresses,…
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