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Rethinking the Rebecca Riots?

The Rebecca riots were a series of disturbances and direct action that spread across south-west Wales in the early 1840s. They were carried out by local farmers, workers and others who dressed in dramatic costumes and acted under the symbolic leadership of “Rebecca”. This talk will look at the success of the rioters in resisting the imposition of tolls on road travel, for which they are best remembered. But it will also show that “Rebeccaism” was a wide-ranging popular movement, generated by the […]
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They shall not pass: a century of anti-fascist and anti-racist action

By Randall Brantley
The enemies of the working-class will arrive in yachts and limousines, not in small boats (banner seen in Bristol on Wednesday 7 August 2024) If ever I lie dying on a Nazi street, there’ll be ten dead fascists at my feet (anti-fascist trad) Introduction After a week or so of protests and riots by right wing nationalists and racists in early August, largely orchestrated on social media by far-right propaganda, lies and distortions, we are now faced by a police and government narrative promoted by […]
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Swansea’s Radical Community Festival

Includes BRHG Book Stall and Workshop

The Swansea Radical Community Festival is a new initiative that takes place in central Swansea on Saturday 15th October, starting at 11am. The festival will include talks & workshops, stalls, films, a kids space, vegan food. From 7.30pm there will be an 'After-Party' with live music and DJ's. All are welcome. BRHG is delighted to be able to take along our book stall to the event. We will also be running a workshop, and look forwards to a day of discussions and debates. The BRHG workshop will […]
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