EC Papers September 2017

Welcome

History from below is history at its best. Too often our Island’s story is framed by the tales of Kings and Queens, the rich, the powerful and the greedy. As a result, there is a tendency to believe that radicalism, daring change and innovation have no place within the fabric of British society and in the shaping of the course of its rich, troubled and creative history. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth.

options of a tasty Sunday Lunch in our restaurant for a subsidised fee and a discounted overnight stay at Quorn Grange Hotel (quote reference day school 2018 when booking). Be part of GFTU’s radical history programme and write your own chapter of a living, growing, history! Book a place now and make the most of these fantastic learning opportunities, call 01509 410970 and speak with our Education Administrator or e-mail gftueducation@gftu.org.uk and leave the rest to us!!

There is another undercurrent that speaks of the power of ordinary – yet extraordinary – women and men to shape and re-shape their worlds, their language, communities and their own lives. From Wat Tyler and the Peasants Revolt to the English Revolution of the Seventeenth Century; and from the Chartists through to the forging of the Labour and Women’s Movements, British radicals forged their own ‘hidden histories’ that spoke of courage, dignity, action, collective struggle – and, always, of hope. These GFTU Day Schools aim to make these times live again through talks, songs, stories and films. Each day school is led by experts in their field and is aimed at all those who would like to know something of the birth and growth of the Socialism and trade unionism that we know today in Britain. No previous knowledge is required as this programme aims to inspire as well as to educate us all. The Day-Schools are free but participants need to register in advance so we can plan ahead, participants also have the

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