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The Historical Association: Defiance and Destruction, Warblington 1830

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Explore how Warblington farm workers turned to destroying threshing machines during the 1830 Swing Riots, protesting hardship and harsh legislation. Neil Spurgeon of Havant Local History Group leads this in-person Portsmouth talk; no booking is needed, so just turn up.

This talk looks at the 1830 Swing Riots and the social and economic pressures behind them. It examines how farm workers, driven by hardship and harsh legislation, turned to destroying threshing machines in Warblington as a form of protest.

The event is part of the Historical Association’s branch programme and is led by Neil Spurgeon of Havant Local History Group. It is an in-person evening talk in Portsmouth, with no booking required, so attendees can simply turn up on the day.

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Neil Spurgeon, Havant Local History Group

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9 March 2027, 19:00

Location

In-person · Room 1.09, Park Building, King Henry I St, Portsmouth
Participation fee: £4

£4.

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