Charles Bradlaugh

Founder of the National Secular Society (@NatSecSoc). 19th century reforming MP who campaigned for secularism, women's suffrage and free speech.

[Charles Bradlaugh @BradlaughNSS]

Today marks 187 years since the birth Charles Bradlaugh, founder of @NatSecSoc. Find out more about his early life and career... https://t.co/LxhG6sAsbD #CharlesBradlaugh #OnThisDay #HappyBirthday

[Charles Bradlaugh @BradlaughNSS]

The history of the National Secular Society is mentioned in @Southwark_News 's account of Fruits of Philosophy, the Victorian guidebook on sex and contraception published by Charles Bradlaugh and Annie Besant. https://t.co/PCUGYY8Yz0

[Alistair McBay #FBPE #RejoinEU #onceawasp @secularmac]

On this day in 1883, freethinker and secularist GW Foote attended the Old Bailey for the start of his blasphemy trial. Foote was jailed for a year by a Christian judge. #blasphemy @EnglishRadical @NatSecSoc https://t.co/cIe1CgtIEJ

[National Secular Society @NatSecSoc]

A guided walk and pub lunch will mark the 150th anniversary of our founder Charles Bradlaugh's political career in Northampton next week: https://t.co/3OL2A4Y5vm
Read more about Bradlaugh's struggle to enter parliament on our website https://t.co/LuP1vJEJ88

[Alistair McBay #FBPE #RejoinEU #onceawasp @secularmac]

On this day in 1833 Charles Bradlaugh was born. His bust stands in the House of Commons. Read about the founder of the National Secular Society here https://t.co/ej1CgPdRda

[National Secular Society @NatSecSoc]

Gita Sahgal's #BradlaughLecture on Hindu nationalism on Saturday was a fascinating, detailed exploration of an under-studied topic. And it was a reminder of the continuing relevance of the legacy of our founder, Charles Bradlaugh. Here's what we heard https://t.co/G5U1PFyQTf

[Feminist Dissent @feministdissent]

FD member, @GitaSahgal will give the National Secular Society's 2018 Bradlaugh Lecture on 8th September in Manchester entitled 'The Men Who Killed Gandhi' : Secular India and the rise of Hindu nationalism. Get tickets here https://t.co/uF14BgSH88

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You could also attend the Bradlaugh Lecture at Manchester Art Gallery, home of Walter Sickert's iconic portrait of Bradlaugh.

This year's topic: The Men Who Killed Gandhi' : Secular India and the rise of Hindu nationalism

https://t.co/Nv3WL8IDz7

[GM Humanists @GMHumanists]

Radical hero Charles Bradlaugh who founded @NatSecSoc was died 128 years ago today. Portrait now @mcrartgallery

[National Secular Society @NatSecSoc]

On this day 127 years ago our founder Charles Bradlaugh died. His passing was marked in The National Reformer, the journal for freethought which he edited. Find out more about the history of the society he founded here: https://t.co/hpwEqR36TQ

[Alistair McBay #FBPE #RejoinEU #onceawasp @secularmac]

On this day 1869 - NSS founder Charles Bradlaugh MP received notice that the Govt would prosecute him for blasphemy & sedition in the National Reformer, a paper WH Smith once refused to stock

[Sophie Hawkey-Edward @SophieHawkey76]

Head down to Senate House for History Day and meet some excellent library and archive peeps incl Conway Hall! #HistDay17 @ConwayHall

[National Secular Society @NatSecSoc]

Charles Bradlaugh: Forgotten Hero ?
https://t.co/qMavQSq47g A review from a guest at the inaugural Bradlaugh Lecture

[Leicester Secular Society @LeicSecSoc]

Graham Smith advocates a British republic - why uk's monarchy must go!
Sunday 6:30pm - All welcome
https://t.co/r6JGhj1A15 @RepublicStaff

[Parliament Archives @UKParlArchives]

150 years ago...Parliament passed an amending Act in relation to #Parliamentary #Oaths #CharlesBradlaugh @NatSecSoc https://t.co/KowNjOIvoZ

[Charles Bradlaugh @BradlaughNSS]

After forming @NatSecSoc Bradlaugh fought for the right of atheists to become MPs. And won.
#nss150

[Republic @RepublicStaff]

We want a secular republic. We'll be hearing from Keith Porteous Wood of @NatSecSoc about secularism at https://t.co/Uwy1IxJwtZ