Raising awareness of the Cinderloo Uprising of 1821
Rough outline of route. The walk will start at 10am from the back of the Crown Inn next to the Oakengates bus station. The post code is TF2 6EA and there are public car parks in the vicinity. The route is approximately 5 miles, mainly on footpaths, there is one area where the ground is... Continue Reading →
Latest news from the Cinderloo project - June 2019
Cinderloo 1821 the group established to commemorate the battle that took place in 1821 when 3 colliers died fighting against the harsh conditions that they were required to work in are extending their campaign to link with other groups who would like to see these conditions recognised
The meeting was opened by Pete Jackson and the 36 people present introduced themselves and explained their interest in the project. Apologies were received from Cllr Shaun Davies, Georgina Grant (IGMT) and Edward Thomas from Wrekin Housing Trust, Louise Bremner, Andrew Naylor, Dave Auger, Kate Barnes, Amanda Hillier, Concepta Cassar and Jean Aitkin Annual report... Continue Reading →
Campaign for new Telford railway footbridge to be called the Cinderloo Bridge
With Telford celebrating its 50th anniversary a new community group has been set up to commemorate an event that took place in the town nearly 200 years ago. Cinderloo1821 believes we need to look back further to understand the geography, culture and politics of the communities that form the heart of the new town today,... Continue Reading →
Cinderloo 1821 Remembered 