Chartist Hymn Book - Lecture

I've just been sent the information that Dr Mike Saunders from the University of Manchester will be giving a lecture at the People's History Museum, Manchester (England) on Saturday Sept 22 2011 from 2-3.30pm on Chartist Song and Poetry. The lecture will discuss the recently discovered National Chartist Hymn Book, and there will be a performance of some of the hymns by the Calderdale choir, Corista. The lecture is free, but you need to book a place by phone or email to attend; see the People's History Museum website for contact details and more information.

Unfortunately it is too short notice for me to go, but it does look really interesting. I found a copy of the original Chartist Hymn Book online at the Calderdale history site, and there are some very powerful songs there.

Matthew