Fascinating folk
September 2023
Rights and protest
September focus Fanny Deakin is a hero of grassroots politics. Born in the mining village of Silverdale in 1883, only one of her five children survived. This sad fact inspired a lifetime fighting for much-needed maternity care.
After meeting with Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald she gained free milk for pregnant women and children under five. Her political life included membership first of Independent Labour, then the Communist Party. In 1941 she became the first Communist to be appointed an Alderman.
Many of you will remember the Fanny Deakin Maternity Hospital in Chesterton. It was opened in her honour in 1947.
Other eminent political figures include MP (Member of Parliament) Josiah Clement Wedgwood. A supporter of the disadvantaged and oppressed, including refugees and the women's suffrage movement.
Ada Neild Chew was a lesser known 'suffragist'. Born into a working class family White Hall Farm, Talk 'o the Hill. She campaigned for improved working conditions, diet and health of working class women.
What's on
Chris Malkin Memorial Lecture: The Knights Templar of Keele by Robin Studd
Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP
Friday 8 September 2023 - 11:00am to 12:15pm
A special talk by Dr Robin Studd of Keele University about the Knight's Templar who lived at Keele during Medieval times and the newly restored templar window at Keele church.
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Fascinating folk of Newcastle film: Fanny Deakin
Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP
Thursday 21 September 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:15pm
A special film show by Ray Johnson about the life of activist Fanny Deakin, including footage from the recent New Vic production "Go see Fanny Deakin"
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Fascinating folk of Newcastle talk: Fanny Deakin
Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP
Thursday 28 September 2023 - 2:00pm to 3:15pm
A special talk by Barbara Andrew about the life of activist Fanny Deakin.