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The Skelmanthorpe Flag

A Choir from West Yorkshire, led by Boff Whalley, sing in solidarity with the victims of the Peterloo Massacre.

A Choir from West Yorkshire, led by Boff Whalley, sing in solidarity with the victims of the Peterloo Massacre.

In 1819 the small village of Skelmanthorpe near Huddersfield made a flag to support them.

This year, they will be singing and marching for three days to Manchester with a replica of the original flag.

1 hour

Music Played

  • Neil McSweeney

    Old Glory Blues

    • Hudson.
  • Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar

    Walter

    • Rootbeat.
  • 尝煤苍补蝉补

    The Last Pint

    • Lunasa.
  • Commoners Choir

    The Skelmanthorpe Flag Song (live)

  • Amazing Blondel

    Dolor Dulcis (Sweet Sorrow)

    • Island.
  • Will Pound

    Ampleford Sword Dance

    • Lulubug.
  • Commoners Choir

    The Angry Song (live)

  • Commoners Choir

    Descendants (live)

  • Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash

    Jackson

  • Winter Wilson

    Still Life In The Old Dog Yet

Broadcast

  • Sun 23 Jun 2019 20:00