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Chartist Tour 

Anniversary of The Newport Chartist Rising

Sunday 4 November 2007


Itinerary

Chartist Tour | In Commemoration of the Anniversary of The Newport Chartist Rising - 4 November 1839  | A guided coach tour around Chartism sites across South East Wales | Organised by HERIAN 

 

10am    Depart St Woolos Cathedral, Newport

Tour of Chartism sites in South Wales, including:

  • Malpas Court | The home of Thomas Prothero
  • Pontypool Park | The Hanbury Estate
  • Various sites in Blaina and Nantyglo
  • The Shire Hall in Monmouth | Where the chartists were found guilty of Treason in 1840
  • The river front in Chepstow | From where John Frost, Zephaniah Williams and William Jones left on their journey to Australia 
 
4pm    Arrive back at  St Woolos Cathedral, Newport, to attend: 

A  Ceremony to the Unknown Chartists | St Woolos Cathedral Grounds, 4.30pm 

 Memorial Stone to the Unknown Chartists, St Woolos Cathedral, Newport

  

To book

Places are limited – booking is essential | Tickets are £7 per person – covering the coach and specialist guides | Bring your own lunch 

To book | Contact HERIAN – Heritage in Action | e mail info@herian.org | Phone 01685 723968 | HERIAN – Heritage in Action | Ynysfach Engine House, Ynysfach Road, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1AG