Day: August 12, 2012

On the 16th of August 1819 the huge open area around what’s now St Peters Square, Manchester, played host to an outrage against over 60000 peaceful pro-democracy and anti-poverty protesters; an event which became known as The Peterloo Massacre. An estimated 18 people, including a woman and a child, died from saber cuts and trampling. Over 700 men, women and children received extremely serious injuries. All in the name of liberty and freedom from poverty. This was a pre-planned assault against defenceless Men, women and children. Why else would 600 Hussars, several hundred infantrymen; an artillery unit with two six-pounder guns, 400 men of the Cheshire cavalry and 400 special constables be waiting to attack this peaceful demonstration against tyranny? You can Visit my Blog for updates, further information and perspectives. www.illuminati-manchester.blogspot.com/ If you have any material you think I might be able to use in future projects, photo’s, videos etc – please e-mail me illuminati.manchester@gmail.com