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The Hammerman Poet

Life in a Railway Factory: Alfred Williams, the Hammerman Poet Born close to Brunel’s broad gauge at South Marston, While Richard Jefferies measured the red brick growth Of New Swindon’s terraced street advance, You studied express trains from farm and...

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South Marston, Swindon SN3, UK
South Marston, Swindon SN3, UK South Marston, Swindon SN3, UK
South Marston, Swindon SN3, UK

Radical Stroud

Radical Stroud is a community-led initiative based in Stroud, Gloucestershire, which serves as a hub for exploring and promoting radical political ideas, environmental activism, and social justice. The website documents a range of local and global issues, hostings talks, events, and workshops focused on themes such as anti-capitalism, climate change, decolonization, and alternative economic models. It also archives historical activism in the Stroud area, connecting past struggles with contemporary movements. The platform includes articles, event information, and resources that engage with grassroots organizing and participatory democracy. Radical Stroud emphasizes collective action and ecological sustainability within its efforts, fostering a space where activists, scholars, and community members can share knowledge and coordinate efforts. The content reflects an intersectional approach to social change, addressing interconnected issues in a regional context.

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fat man’s folly

A narrow gap in a drystone wall or rock face ie one a fat man would be foolish to try to get through. A number exist in the Lake District bearing that specific name but it is also a general term in Cumbria for any narrow gap.

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