Newcastle Corn Riots

In 1740 protests by starving Heaton miners & others led to at least 1 death. Our 2021 community project revisits that time & considers similar issues today.

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Newcastle. June 1740.

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And not just British politics.

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[Viki Angel @HeritageViki]

Happy #InternationalWomensDay !

We have some great teaching resources about the history of women and politics in the North East.

Find them here: https://t.co/JpS315g43g

Image: Margaret Bondfield, MP for Wallsend 1926-31

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The poem ‘Ridley’s Table’ was written by Mary Lowe in response to our Corn Riots project. @phethean
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Still time to book for tonight’s Zoom session of poetry and song inspired by the 1740 corn riots. Click on the image for details.

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Next Wednesday we have a Zoom poetry night inspired by the 1740 Newcastle corn riots but also responding to today’s issues. Everyone welcome. Free but click on the image to find out how to book.

[Ellen Phethean @phethean]

A night of poetry about climate change and food poverty

[Block & Bottle @BlocknBottle]

THANK YOU @hairybikers! What an absolute honour to be featured on your incredible show alongside so many other incredible Northern food businesses. It’s always a pleasure seeing Si in the shop and was so nice to meet Dave too!

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Watching tonight’s Hairy Bikers for a tour of some great local food and drink places @ArtisanBakingNE @ArtisanBakingNE @BlocknBottle @AnarchyBrewCo @AlmastyBrewCo and more. #heaton #shieldfield #walkergate

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A chance to listen to local responses to the Newcastle Corn Riots and similar issues today. Free but see the poster for booking details.

[Daniel Hall @halld39]

After the article I posted last night, if people want to learn more about the corn riots check out this talk tonight. They really know their stuff and are a lovely group of people.

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A timely piece featuring our project ahead of tomorrow’s Zoom event. Thank you @halld39

[Daniel Hall @halld39]

Really proud of this piece which I worked on for a long time and has now been published in @lifeandthyme. Guge thank you to everyone who helped me research the piece and let me interview them! @bigriverne @CornRiots @SAWnewcastle @carolinereith @phethean

https://t.co/crZYIA5hoM

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A reminder about our Zoom event next Wednesday on the recent past, present and future of food. We have local speakers and a poet inspired by the Corn Riots. See the attached poster for details and how to book.

[Silvie Fisch @SilvieFisch]

@Dralia_p and I will be talking about Foodbank and Mutual Aid oral histories @CornRiots

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@carolinereith @alfiejoey @alexlockwood @halld39 Thank you @carolinereith

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Coming soon, a Zoom on the recent past, present & future of food from local perspectives. A topic that affects us all. Please help spread the word. See attached flyer for details & how to book. @andy_haddon @TheMagicHatCafe @SilvieFisch @thefoodnation @FoodandDrinkNE @JesFoodMkt

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Amazing work going on in local schools this term on 18C local history and the 1740 Newcastle corn riots. This is @ChilliRoad Well done, everyone. @OldHeaton @HeritageFundNOR @thefoodnation

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https://t.co/g7juig3PMD

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A walk down 18C Ouseburn and the story of the 1740 corn riots.

[Ellen Phethean @phethean]

Another Corn riots project film, made for Schools but a wonderful watch for anyone - https://t.co/sQsHyQ0T7N

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One reason why the 1740 corn riots won’t be the last.

https://t.co/XbFRVJiNh2

[WEA North East @WEANorthEast]

This is marvellous. A new song about the 1740 Newcastle corn riots presented by Shoe Tree Arts. @CornRiots @sarah_hellawell @historyNCL #History @NorthEastTweets @WEAadulted
https://t.co/wYw0mPSV1l

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How food waste is huge contributor to climate change https://t.co/RWrMAKzdrI