FAMILY & COMMUNITY HISTORICAL RESEARCH SOCIETY LIMITED
www.fachrs.com
Family & Community Historical Research Society Limited
UNIT 4, 5 WEST HILL, ASPLEY GUISE, MILTON KEYNES MK17 8DP, UK
www.fachrs.com
Registered in England and Wales No: 3965865. Registered Office: Woburn Lane, Aspley Guise, Milton Keynes MK17 8JR
Press Release
About Swing Riots:During 1830-1832 country life
throughout England and Wales was disrupted by civil unrest
associated with illegal protest activities of agrarian workers,
who destroyed farm property and attacked farm owners and
persons forming the countryside Establishment. Convicted
offenders were dealt with severely, often by deportation or
execution. The civil unrest was popularly and collectively
referred to as Swing Riot, because warnings sent to farmers
were signed with the pseudonym 'Captain Swing'.
About the FACHRS research:Research undertaken by
the
Family & Community Historical Research Society
uncovered new evidence to show that the extent of the civil
unrest was far more widespread than previously thought.
Over 3,300 cases (double the previously identified cases)
have been identified by the research team that has enabled
the identity of the persons involved to be revealed.
Background to the research can be read at
http://www.fachrs.com/swing/swingriothome.htm
About FACHRS Publications: FACHRS Publications is a
wholly owned subsidiary of the
Family & Community
Historical Research Society
. The Society promotes
research in family and community history, with particular
emphasis on the contribution of locally based studies to
further the understanding of the wider picture (and vice
versa). FACHRS publishes both a Journal and Newsletter
for the Society's members, promotes links between
institutional and independent researchers, and encourages
activities and interaction at both a national and a regional
level. Membership of the Society is open to all persons with
an interest in the pursuit of family and community history.
FACHRS LAUNCH
INTERNET
SHOP
To support the launch of their recent publications associated with the Society's research of the
Captain Swing riots of 1830-1832, the
Family & Community Historical Research Society
(FACHRS) have introduced an Internet Shop
enterprise, where purchase of the book and
associated CD ROM is now possible. The link for the shop is
https://www.shop.fachrs.org.uk
where online purchase can be made using a credit
card, and where an order form may be prepared for printing for
those persons who prefer to place an
order using regular postal mail.
Notes for Editors
Enquiries relating to this announcement should be made to Angela Blaydon
e-mail:angela.blaydon@fachrs.org.uk
