Programme of Events of Other Societies etc.

Riots, Riots… and More Riots!

The inaugural English Project annual lecture

Wednesday, Apr 22, 6 pm to 8 pm

St Bartholomew's Church, King Alfred Place, Winchester, SO23 7DF

Celebrated local historian, Dr Barry Shurlock, explores the human stories behind the Captain Swing riots.

‘There’s nothing like a good riot to reveal just what any society is like and what is troubling it.’

These words highlight the fact that the history of riots is one of the most exciting topics that anyone with an interest in the past can tackle. Barry Shurlock will describe some of the most colourful riots in the country and show how they compare and contrast with the home-grown Captain Swing Riots that rocked Hampshire in 1830. These will include the Sacheverell riots, the Coronation riots, the Mug-house riots, the Nailers’ riots, the Luddites and much else, as well as the famous Russian Gun riot in Winchester and other less-well-known local uprisings.

Rioting will be shown to be an essential factor in all political, social and economic change.

Tickets include one free glass of wine, served on arrival from 6pm, £13.

Booking is via Event Brite.

Alton Archaeology Day

Saturday 25th April, 10.00 am - 3.00 pm

The Assembly Rooms, High St, Alton GU34 1BA

Alton’s First Archaeology Day, to be held at the Assembly Rooms, will have displays by archaeological and historical groups from around North East Hampshire which will include excavated articles, reports and publications.

We are very lucky to be joined by ‘Weorod’ which is a ‘Re-Enactment and Living History Society who are passionate about bringing Anglo-Saxon history to the community and will feature replicas of finds from Alton’s Mount Pleasant Anglo-Saxon Cemetry.

For further details please contact janehurst1@gmail.com.