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Mary Hindle and the Weavers' Uprising of 1826

Greenmount Cricket Club, Brandlesholme Road, Greenmount, Bury, BL8 4DX on Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 19:30

Local author and historian Nigel Jepson's illustrated talk investigates the controversial nature of Mary Hindle's involvement in the weavers' uprising and how as a result she was sentenced to transportation to Australia, fated never to return to her family and eventually dying in tragic circumstances. Admission will be £3 which includes light refreshments. There will be a raffle and the bar will be available.