On Sunday 18th August the Peterloo Commemorative March and Rally will take place. This will be the bi-centennial of the Peterloo massacre, one of the most significant events of the labour movements struggle both politically and industrially. Marches are taking place from ten points around the Greater Manchester and Lancashire areas recreating the marches that took place in 1819.
If you are up to marching the full distance from Bolton to Albert Square, Manchester, in the footsteps of those who marched in 1819 then here is the itinerary of this year's commemorative March from Bolton Socialist Club.
8.30 am
Leave from Bolton Socialist Club Wood Street.
9.45 am ( 3.6 miles)
Moss Rose pub at Kearsley.
10.50 am (7.1 miles)
Henry Boddinton pub at Swinton.
11.50 (9.7 miles)
Salford Crescent Station.12.50pm (11.4 miles)
Arrive Albert Square, Manchester.1.00 pm - Commemoration begins
The event is Family Friendly. If you are interested, people can join at any of the stopping points indicated in bold. I would be grateful if people could let the organisers know in advance if you intend to join the march by texting 08756 466 070, or by emailing: chris_chilton@hotmail.com. Details of the gathering points can also be found at http://www.peterloodemocracy.com/map-of-march/4594637561
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