Luddites 200th Celebration

November 04, 2011 19:00

Published: October 23, 2011 09:31 by Ian H |

Tagged as: culture history local_communities repression science_and_technology work

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On the exact 200th anniversary of the first Luddite attack at Bulwell near Nottingham, (‘Mischief Night' in the North of England), the Luddites200 group is launching its celebrations.

Chris Wer local Historian and Archivist (Notts Archives) will tell the story of the 1811-12 uprisings and talk about what the Luddites were fighting for based on his book 'As Poor as a Stockinger: Framework Knitting & The Luddites in Nottinghamshire'.

Michael Reinsborough of Luddites200 will talk about technology issues in the 21st century including the use of technology to cut jobs as part of the public sector cuts and issues like GM food, nuclear power and surveillance.

The discussions will be followed by a social event.

The Luddites200 group is celebrating this anniversary in order to set the record straight about the Luddites. We want to start an open debate about the politics of technology. For details of other forthcoming events contact luddites200@yahoo.co.uk or visit www.luddites200.org.uk.

 

Contact email: info@hiye.org.uk

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