Weaving History
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About Weaving History
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Uncover a forgotten piece of working-class history through poetry, newspapers, and more. Join Ruth-Anne to explore the Lancashire Cotton Famine in a six-episode mini-series. Learn from Lancashire locals and leading experts about how the cotton weaving industry in North-West England connected to the American Civil War, the fight against slavery, and Victorian literature.
What kind of guest might make a good fit?
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Looking for guests who are historians, local Lancashire experts, or scholars specialized in Victorian literature, the American Civil War, or the abolition of slavery to discuss the socio-economic impacts of the Lancashire Cotton Famine on our podcast, Weaving History.
Note: Guest insights are created with AI assistance.