Matchwomen's Festival 2013

Matchwomen's Festival takes place at The Bishopsgate Institute, in London on Saturday 6th July 2013 from 11am to 11pm.

A free day out to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the day women changed the world with comedy, music, poetry, a bit of politics, stalls, workshops and food and drink.

Line-up

Attila the Stockbroker, Tony Benn, Beverley Lewis House speaker, Anna Davin, Anne Field, Kate Hardie, John Hendy QC, Robb Johnson, Owen Jones, Les Kennedy, Ted Lewis, Terry McCarthy, Jane Martin, Frances O'Grady, Bill Oddie, Liz Payne, Louise Raw, Michael Rosen, Sheila Rowbotham, Chris Searle, The Socialist Choir, Strawberry Thieves Choir, Steve White and the Protest Family, and Kate Williams.

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In the summer of 1888, East End matchwomen downed tools to protest against management bullying and the appalling working conditions they and millions like them faced. Their courage and solidarity changed things for ever for working people, launching the modern union movement. However history had hidden the truth about the importance and influence of their successful strike- until now. Join this celebration of the wild and wonderful matchwomen with a free family festival by day, and party and 'knees up' in the evening.

Make a Matchwomen's Hat, Matchbox Making aganst the Clock, Free Wii play, The Matchwomen's Academy: Tips and discussions on making it as a woman today - campaigning, writing, public speaking. With best-selling authors, and Feminista and Object UK.

Accommodation

This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

More info

For more information, see the Matchwomen's Festival website.

More information will be here when available.

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last updated: Mon 24th Jun 2013