On Thursday 16 September 2021 Chris Pounds of the Charles Bradlaugh Society will be giving a talk on the Bradlaugh Riot as part of a series of talks arranged by Northampton Museum and Art Gallery. “The story of the 1874 Northampton election riot. The controversial radical parliamentary candidate Charles Bradlaugh inspired passionate support and hostility … More Notable Northamptonians Talks
We have just posted details of a walk kindly provided by Di Ridley. The Trail is in Bethnal Green and covers the places Charles Bradlaugh lived, worked and visited. For more details visit the https://charlesbradlaughsociety.wordpress.com/walk page. Many thanks to Di for her good work.
Sunday October 18th 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start In your own home courtesy of Zoom – see below. A talk by Keith Hayward about Charles Bradlaugh the person.Keith has been active with his camera around some of Bradlaugh’s old haunts.
Please DO NOT turn up tomorrow as we have had to cancel the commemoration due to lock-down regulations.
In light of recent events it has become clear that both the Bradlaugh Talk and Commemoration at the Charles Bradlaugh statue may put attendees at risk. It is with regret we announce that this year’s commemoration in its entirety is cancelled. We would like to thank Harry Miller for agreeing to speak this year. An … More Commemoration CANCELLED
The Society has been contacted by the Farnham Humanists asking to help promote an upcoming talk on Charles Bradlaugh. “Earlier this year I prepared a talk “The Life and Achievements of Charles Bradlaugh”, which I was due to give to the Farnham Humanists in March. It was postponed due to Covid. It is now being … More Farnham Humanist’s Talk on Bradlaugh
On Valentine’s Day the High Court published a case judgement on a matter of Free Speech. “For the reasons I have set out, whilst Mrs B made a complaint that was recorded under HCOG, the police’s treatment of the Claimant thereafter disproportionately interfered with his right of freedom of expression, which is an essential component … More Dare to Stand Alone
We have the honor to invite you to participate and intervene in this congress to present your points of view on the central subject: “secular school and secularism of education” … More Call for Papers
The Charles Bradlaugh Society was pleased to hold the 18th annual Charles Bradlaugh commemoration at his statue in Abington Square, Northampton. A day that started well with England victorious in the rugby world cup in Japan and despite the weather, the first rain we have had in six years, was enjoyed by old compatriots and … More Big Announcement
We look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones today at 3:00pm at the Charles Bradlaugh Statue in Abington Square, Northampton. You may wish to print this Handout 2019 and bring it along. ALL WELCOME
Please download and circulate the poster.
Sunday 22nd September sees the 18th Annual Charles Bradlaugh Commemoration to which everyone is invited. Proceedings commence at 3:00pm on Sunday at the Charles Bradlaugh Statue in Abington Square Northampton. If you can then please promote this event as sadly the Society has become a victim of censorship by Twitter for promoting Free Speech it … More 27 Days to Go
“We think it more moral to prevent the conception of children than, after they are born, to murder them by want of food, air and clothing.” The BBC are showing a programme on the pamphlet, ‘Fruits of Philosophy’, originally by Charles Knowlton and reprinted by Charles Bradlaugh. Charles Bradlaugh reprinted the pamphlet in order to … More Fruits Of Philosophy
Talk by Chris Pounds tonight on ‘Charles Bradlaugh: Victorian Iconoclast’. DATE – Thursday 16th May TIME – 7.30pm start COST – Guest Admission £3.00 VENUE – Wootton Heritage Organisation Wootton Memorial Hall High Street Wootton NN4 6JR https://binged.it/2Ho01uJ https://www.evensi.uk/charles-bradlaugh-victorian-iconoclast-wootton-memorial-hall/309705353 ALL WELCOME.
The hall, protected under the Special Premises (Preservation) Ordinance, 1985, is in need of protection and preservation. The authorities have been directed to protect the hall in line with the judgement of the Supreme Court. For the story on ‘The Nation’ follow this link https://nation.com.pk/01-Mar-2019/authorities-told-to-take-care-of-bradlaugh-hall This is good news from Pakistan now the Supreme Court … More Authorities told to take care of Bradlaugh Hall
A short video of the 150th Anniversary walk in Northampton conducted by Chris Pounds.
17 November 1868 marked Charles Bradlaugh’s initiation into the political arena by registering his first candidature in a General Election held one hundred and fifty years ago. To celebrate an event that was to benefit not only the people of Northampton – his constituents, but also mankind through his dedication to freedom we invited everyone … More 17 November 1868 Remembered
All welcome to come to this Saturday’s Anniversary Meal. We will be meeting at the steps of All Saints Church in Northampton at noon on Saturday 17th November 2018. Download Poster Download Charles Bradlaugh and the 1968 election campaign in Northampton Visit Eventbrite to book your ticket.
We are pleased to release the final cut of the ‘Bradlaugh Talk’ on Universal Suffrage, presented by William Collins on 23 September at the Bradlaugh Barn. Many thanks to Bradlaugh Fields Wildlife Park Association for use of the Bradlaugh Barn and we look forward to keeping Charles Bradlaugh’s memory alive together. The book mentioned in … More 2018 Bradlaugh Talk
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