The monthly hybrid meeting of the MLFHS, Oldham & District Branch

Saturday 10 September 2022
2pm start (login if on zoom from 1:45pm)

In Oldham Library and simultaneously online on Zoom
The Performance Space at Oldham Library, Greaves St, Oldham OL1 1AL

Details:

"Most of northern England remains rural to this day, and its farms played a vital role in feeding the ever-growing industrial workforce. However, its farmworkers are largely ignored by historians despite leading very different lives from those of their southern equivalents. In particular, the widespread annual hiring fairs were the highlight of the year, and show us a very unexpected picture of regional life. This talk brings it all to life, and includes a recording describing fairs from a century ago." An illustrated talk given by Stephen Caunce

Entry fee: Free online to everyone. Free in the library to MLFHS members, £3 for non-members.

Contact: Sheila Goodyear
01706c847772

https://www.mlfhs.uk/oldham/events/meetings

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