Tuesday, October 29, 2013

The Inaugural George Lansbury Memorial Lecture - 7 November 2013

The Inaugural George Lansbury Memorial Lecture

Thursday 7 November, 6.30pm

'George Lansbury's Legacy for the Labour Party'

Speaker: Jon Cruddas MP

The Great Hall, People's Palace
Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, E1 4NS"

"George Lansbury (1859-1940) remains amongst the best-loved figures in East End history, most famous for his part in the Poplar rates rebellion in 1921. His long and varied career also included his pioneering role in the development of the Labour movement, his early support for women's suffrage, the founding and editing of left-wing newspapers and prominence as a Christian Socialist and Pacifist. From 1932-35 he was the Leader of the Labour Party.

The George Lansbury Memorial Committee was formed in 2011 to celebrate his life, work and legacy, encourage awareness of his contribution to local and national life, and to promote contemporary reflection upon the various causes Lansbury made his own. It is therefore particularly appropriate for us to have Jon Cruddas as the first George Lansbury Memorial lecturer. Jon is the Labour MP for Dagenham and Rainham and the party’s Policy Co-ordinator. We are delighted that someone with this position and responsibility will be reflecting on Lansbury’s legacy for the party he helped to start and shape.

Booking Information This event is free to attend, but please book tickets online in advance. If you have any questions regarding this event, please email: events@qmul.ac.uk." hat tip Tower Hamlets Libraries and Archives newsletter. 

(NB I use to be the estate officer for George Lansbury House in Bow. 7 November is also the anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution and Trotsky's Birthday!)

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