A young married weaver – Ann Ellis of Skelsey Mill – was appointed by men and women weavers to organise a protest. She formed the Dewsbury and Batley Weavers' Committee of 13 women to represent 25,000 workers, and on 16 February addressed her first meeting of 9,000 striking weavers in a field near Spinkwell Mills, Dewsbury.
"Normal Women: 900 Years of Making History" - Philippa Gregory
When first built the handsome gazebo in the grounds of Crow Nest in Dewsbury would have had views over the estate’s fine gardens and pleasure grounds. At the end of the 19th century Crow Nest was bought for the people of Dewsbury, and has now been a public park for 130 years. The Temple remains an ornament to the park, but sadly today it has a rather forlorn appearance.
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A month ago, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Barnabas at #BranchFM #radiostation about my new book. Our chat is now available as a #podcast on #Spotify, and you can listen to it here. #Christian #FaithStories #Dewsbury #Yorkshire #Faith #Hope
A month ago, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Barnabas at Branch FM about my new book. He asked me some fantastic questions, and I very much enjoyed speaking with him. Apparently, I was the first person he had ever interviewed for radio. Our chat is now available as a podcast on Spotify, and you can listen to it here.
This evening I will be interviewed by Stuart for Hope FM, his…
Leicester City FC: Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in training and showing off his amazing footy lad butt and brieflines, wearing soft, fitted football shorts 👌🔥🔥🔥
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