On 17 May 1649, three soldiers were executed on Oliver Cromwell's orders in Burford churchyard, Oxfordshire. They belonged to a movement popularly known as the Levellers, with beliefs in civil rights and religious tolerance.
In 1975, members of the WEA Oxford Industrial Branch went to Burford to reclaim a piece of history that seemed to be missing from the school books. They held a meeting in remembrance of the Leveller soldiers. In each succeeding year, people have come to Burford on the Saturday nearest to 17 May, debated, held a procession, listened to music and remembered the Levellers and the importance of holding on to ideals of justice and democracy.
http://levellersday.wordpress.com/ [1]
Whole day: £12
After 1pm: £8
Under 14s free
Tickets will be available online from
www.wegottickets.com [2] or at the door.
Sat, 18/05/2013 (All day)
Regular event?:
This is a regular event
Town/City:
Burford, Oxfordshire.
Organised by:
Levellers' Day Committee
Member:
Organiser is not an NFP member 