The Captain Swing Riots of 1830 - Communities Explore Their History*

With the Bicentenary of the Captain Swing Riots in Hampshire of 1830 looming, many communities affected by the riots are now exploring what happened in their locality during the most tumultuous period of social unrest since the Peasants' Revolt. This largely forgotten period is being explored to expose remarkable parallels with conditions today especially the impact of technological innovation. increasingly sharp divisions based on class, an inadequate social welfare system and a growing anger among 'left behind' communities.

This presentation will lay out the Bicentenary's five year ambitions and include specific examples of how research is now being undertaken and creative work developed notably in the village of Droxford with its drama 'William Burgess versus William Cobbett'. Meanwhile other researchers will discuss the investigations into the genealogy of the Rioters - as exemplified by Lesley Manville in 'Who Do You Think You Are?' - and how a Hampshire Hub website for Swing information and data is being built on a collective basis. The way women were impacted by the Riots will be examined in a short drama by Rachel O'Neill. And representatives from Havant will discuss the practicalities of how to uncover and explore overlooked aspects of Hampshire's hidden past. Underpinning all this will be an awareness of the way the English language was used at the time and how villagers clubbed together to buy radical newspapers and then read them in the local public houses.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

1100-1230

Location & directions

United Reform Church, Jewry Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8RZ

Directions:

The United Reform Church is in Jewry Street in central Winchester. It is within a 50 metre walk from the pedestrianised High Street on the Jewry Street thoroughfare. Parking is not possible immediately outside so use of a car park (several in the centre of town) is strongly advised.It maybe be possible to drop people off to the rear of the church in Staple Gardens.

Contact on day:

Edward Fennell / 07857 929937

Telephone number:

+441962868581

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Please book via the website.

Booking contact name:

Natasha White

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hampshire-history-trust

Booking opens:

20 Jul 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

13 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

The performance space for the show is upstairs.

Additional information

This event is designed to inform the public about the kind of research going forward into the Captain Swing Riots of 1830 and their consequences. It aims to whet people's appetites to join with the Bicentenary Commemoration in taking part

Max no of people per tour:

100

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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