Alice Ann Wheeldon (1866 – 1919) was a member of the Independent Labour Party, a pacifist and a campaigner against our involvement in the First World War. She was arrested in 1917 along with her family and imprisoned. Evidence given in the case against them was fabricated by a government which was eager to disgrace the antiwar movement. She was falsely convicted of conspiring to kill the Prime Minister, Lloyd George. See here for more details.
Derby People's History
A FESTIVAL FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE 1913 -2013
Alice
Wheeldon: a daughter of Derby to be proud of
Derby
Guildhall
Saturday
14th
Sept
: 10.30 – 22.30
This
year Derby has honoured Alice Wheeldon with a Blue Plaque;
recognising that an injustice was done to her family. Our day will
look at the conditions before and during and before the WW1, with
talks, music, performance, an Art Exhibition and discuss peace and
justice at a time of war. It will be lively and enjoyable, so book
your place now and tell your friends.
We
have the fabulous Peggy Seeger in the evening (£12.00 and
£10.00), Robb Johnson & Rosa’s Lovely Daughters, Workshops
and Art (£1.00 day ticket).
Tickets
from Derby
Live
Website.
Website:
www.derbypeopleshistory.co.uk/
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