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Joseph Arch – The man and his legacy.

The Barford Heritage Group will be bringing to life the historic figure of Joseph Arch. A local Barford man who came to prominence when he held a meeting in Chestnut Square, in 1872, with the local farm workers. They formed a union that was to become the National Farmers' Union and fought to improve workers' wages and conditions. Joseph went on to become a Member of Parliament. Learn about this fascinating man and the attempts by the landed gentry to thwart the meeting.
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11am - 3pm FREE ENTRY
Chedham’s Yard, Church Walk, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire CV35 9QT
Sat 26 May 2018
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