Bristol Radical History Group (BRHG) are writing to invite [kindred groups] to take part in the third Radical History Festival (BRHF) in Bristol on Saturday 12th October 2019. The all-day event (10.30am-4.30pm) will include history walks, talks, performance, bookstalls and displays and is taking place on several floors and galleries in the M Shed Museum.
This year’s Festival follows two successful Radical History Festivals run at the M Shed in 2017 and 2018. This year’s themes are 1919 and environmental history. On the centenary of 1919, we are working closely with the Remembering the Real WWI Group to explore the tumultuous events and revolutionary spirit of that year. 1919 saw major industrial unrest in the UK and the outbreak of the Irish War of Independence as well as revolutions in Germany, Egypt, Hungary and Mexico. Our environmental history programme will look at a broader sweep of history, from previous centuries through to a consideration of the current wave of green activism in a historical context. Do let us know if your group can contribute (e.g. to deliver a talk, share ideas or experiences in a panel discussion or participate in the performance space) related to either of these themes.
This year, subject to confirmation with the Museum, we are planning to set up all stalls in the busy Level 1 area. This may result in a slightly smaller number of stalls than previously, so book now to avoid disappointment. Full or half trestle tables (6ft x 2.5ft) will be available. The cost will be £15 per full table (£7.50 half). As space is limited, we will only guarantee one table for now, but depending on demand we may be able to give you more space. There are two meeting rooms which will have history talks throughout the day and there is also gallery space for performance.
We had many fantastic contributions at our 2017-2018 events. As previously, BRHG are keen on your group bringing history publications but also visual displays of your projects, research and the history your group has brought to life. The RHF will be taking place on a normal day in the museum, with members of the public visiting galleries and wandering through the bookstalls. So if you have 'pop up' displays, banners, display boards or interactive media (projectors/lap tops) please bring them along.
The BRHF aims to bring radical hidden histories and histories from below into the public domain through various media and to link these to contemporary movements and struggles.
Please let us know before Wednesday 31st July answers to the following questions:
1. If you would like to take part in the Bristol Radical History Festival
2. If you would like 1/2 or 1 table (or more)
3. If you will be bringing display material
4. If you need electrical sockets/power/wifi
5. If you have any other ideas for taking part in the event
More information to follow. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 12th October.
Note: If you are travelling from outside of Bristol and arriving the night before, please let us know if you need somewhere to stay.
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