The Radical Wars of 1787-1820
The Radical Wars started in Glasgow in 1787 with the first organised strike in UK history and went on until the Scottish Uprising and the Battle of Bonnymuir in 1820. The aims were political as well as economic reform. Thousands of men and women were involved in skirmishes, anti-conscription riots and illegal strikes throughout Scotland from Aberdeenshire to Dumfries and right across the Central Belt. Para-military armies were raised on both sides. Two castles were stormed and there was at least one massacre. 88 men were charged with high treason. There were secret trials with judges and lawyers brought up from England, resulting in hangings, beheadings and transportations to Botany Bay. The story of the Radical Wars was suppressed at the time and is now largely forgotten. This is an important part of your own history. Come and see the images and hear the tale as told by a member of the 1820 Society.
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow, Chapel Lane, Glasgow, UK, G11 6EW
11 Chapel Ln, Glasgow G11 6EW, UK
G11 6EW
VISIT DETAILS
TOUR DATES & TIMES
Sunday 22nd September: 12 : 00 PM
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Duration: 75
Tour Meeting Point: Room 237B
Tour Meeting Point: Room 237B
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
The ARC is open Monday to Friday 10.00 to 20.00. Saturday and Sunday 10.00 to 16.00
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Hillhead or Kelvinhall Subway
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Limited metered on street parking
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Limited metered on street parking
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Fully Accessible
Further Accessibility Details: -
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Refreshments, Hearing Loop
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
Further Accessibility Details: -
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet, Refreshments, Hearing Loop
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: The 1820 Society
The 1820 Society was formed in the 1970s to commemorate the Martyrs of the Scottish Uprising John Baird, Andrew Hardie and James Wilson as well as the 19 men transported to Botany Bay. Today it still carries out research into and educates people about the Radical Wars which lasted from the 1790s until 1820.
Tel: 07986529531
Email: mary1mccabe@googlemail.com
Website:
The 1820 Society was formed in the 1970s to commemorate the Martyrs of the Scottish Uprising John Baird, Andrew Hardie and James Wilson as well as the 19 men transported to Botany Bay. Today it still carries out research into and educates people about the Radical Wars which lasted from the 1790s until 1820.
Tel: 07986529531
Email: mary1mccabe@googlemail.com
Website:
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