Radical Glasgow
@Radical_Glasgow
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A place to learn the radical and working class histories of Glasgow, to remember our victories and build for the future.
Glasgow, Scotland
Joined November 2016
Glasgow Clarion Cycling Club established May 1895 Secretary: William Mill, 115 Mann Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow, Scotland Fellowship is Life @Clarion1895 @LondonClarion @CaltonBooks @Radical_Glasgow
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So I am looking for Glasgow pubs with a connection to radical history so we can put together a Radical Glasgow Tours Pub Crawl. Truly in everyone's interest. What Glasgow pubs have got a good political story!
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The lasting legacy of the Pollok Free State: In this article, @KAMackinnon goes digging in the archive of the #PollokFreeState protest movement, to tell the story of a legendary struggle against the expansion of the M77 through Pollok Park... https://t.co/ZI6R5VX3Lb
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Felipe Bustos Siera who made @NaePasaran has been making a film about Kenmure Street, solidarity and direct action. They need a last bit of money to get it finished. share and give if you can.
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Neighbours rush to the street to prevent the deportation of two residents in Scotland's most diverse community. A feature documentary.
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"My sympathies remain with those who struggle and are building a world in which they can live a rich and decent life. There is no question that we, the people, in the deepest sense, create the wealth. We and our children should enjoy it." https://t.co/wffZbzaDE2
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Singing Alistair Hulett's song The Granite Cage at Red Clydeside Concert Celtic Connections January 2024. @Siobhan_Miller
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Alistair Gig at the Knox Arms Harrogate. Full concert. Thanks to Georg Thalmeier from Germany.
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“The unalienated solidarity of direct human contact, communal singing, looking around to see thousands of people united in the timeless cause of peace, justice, and human flourishing” @bellacaledonia Celebrating John Maclean at Celtic Connections
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A century has now passed since the death of “great John Maclean” of pneumonia, aged just 44. The Marxist schoolteacher’s health had been greatly weakened by force-feeding in Peterhead prison, where…
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Tonight, as part of @ccfest, there will be a special tribute concert to the late John Maclean (1879-1923) - Russia's Bolshevik representative in Scotland, and the man Whitehall dubbed 'the most dangerous man in Britain'.
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What a phenomenal night celebrating the life and work of John Maclean with some incredible performances and surprise appearance from none other than Dick Gaughan!! Well done to @Siobhan_Miller & @Henbell for pulling it off! ✊🏼❤️
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The red clydeside John Maclean centenary concert was stunning. Beautiful, powerful poems and songs. Dick Gaughan making a surprise appearance was unbelievably special. Folk music at its absolute finest. I’ll be thinking about that concert for a long time.
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Henry Kissinger, one of the world’s most notorious war criminals, has finally died. Let’s take a look back and remember him for all the things he did: 🧵👇
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This month marks 100 years since the passing of John Maclean. A lovely wee write up by @seanbaillie9 on his life and legacy. Find out about the events taking place to mark the centenary. “We, like him, are out for life and all that life can give us.” https://t.co/On6RKBkSPm
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THIS month marks 100 years since the passing of one of Scotland’s greatest socialist campaigners, John Maclean (1879-1923).
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Rise with your class, Not out of it. John MacLean- 1879- 1923 🏴
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Today is the day to unveil the John Maclean stained glass window at Pollokshaws Library! Join the artist Keira McLean and guests from 3:30pm. https://t.co/PjYcRVyDis
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John Maclean, Scottish revolutionary, died a century ago, on 30th November 1923. 'All hail the Scottish Workers' Republic'.
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John Maclean. Our great socialist.100 years since his death The hale city’s quiet noo, It kens that he’s restin’ Hame wi’ his Glesga freens, the fame and their pride. The red will be worn, my lads, and Scotland will rise again, Noo great John Maclean has come hame tae the Clyde
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Today marks the 100th anniversary of the death of the great socialist republican revolutionary and true friend of Ireland, John Maclean (1879-1923). "He fought for the Irish people, he was Ireland's greatest friend; against the might of Empire, he backed them to the end."
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