Organising the Chartist petition of 1842
The Chartist petition of 1842 was bigger than its predecessor – and all other petitions previously sent to Parliament. This is the the story of its origins and organisation
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The Chartist petition of 1842 was bigger than its predecessor – and all other petitions previously sent to Parliament. This is the the story of its origins and organisation
Read MoreThis page looks at a set of cartoons depicting the military arrangements put in place in preparation for the Chartist monster meeting of 10 April 1848.
Read MorePortrait of Peter Murray McDouall, one of a series of Northern Star engravings
Read MorePhysical force Chartist, political exile and delegate to the First Convention who jointly authored the text of the second petition for the Charter.
Read MoreLooking for the Charter “at the bottom of a glass of water”? Chartism and alcohol enjoyed an uneasy relationship. The
Read MoreThis page looks at the development of Chartism in Ashton under Lyne after 1838, and draws on the work of
Read MoreChartism is defined by the three great petitions to Parliament of 1839, 1842 and 1848. What is often overlooked is
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