Memorial to the 3 cotton mill workers shot dead by the army on 12th August 1842, on this spot in Lune street, they were members of the Chartist movement protesting at a 25% cut in wages by the mill owners, the army was sent it to break up the strike by the government
@miata2u Thank yoyu for your generous comments and Fav. Peggy, actually 4 people died one few day later, ages ranged 17 to 27 years old, after the shootings an outcry by the nation caused a U turn and wages remained at 100%;)
I agree with the ladies before me, such a sad story but the memorial is very interesting and beautiful. So lovely to have a memorial built in their memory. x
@lilminimonka Thank you for your lovely comments Brianna, the money for the memorial was raise by local trades unions, businesses and the city council, it was erected in 12th August 1992, (150 years later to the day:)
A nice capture of some fascinating sculpture, Peter. I continue to be impressed with the quality of the photos captured by the A77V. Sorry to be out of commission for the last few days. Of course it was for a good reason, a four day motorcycle run. Pictures to be posted.
@stray_shooter Thanks for your wonderful comments Ron, Trust you had a great time, looks like me you have to many thing to do instead of working. I'm at the first two days of the Tour de France cycle race at the weekend, its starting in England this year;)
@quietpurplehaze Thanks for your comment Hazel wages very low in today's money all worked 12-14 hour days, men got 15 shillings say 75 pence women 35 pence and children 15 pence:)
May 24th, 2016
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