History of Manchester - 8. Suffragette City

[@jbconno]

There's a blue plaque on the side of Leesbrook Mill in Lees stating that Annie Kenney used to work there. Its a pity she not better acknowledged around her home village.

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Absolutely! I grew up but far from that mill and only heard of Annie Kenney as an adult

[@jbconno]

I live in Grotton and pass the mill most days. Only managed to read what it said recently when I was stuck in traffic next to the plaque.

[@PaulMann8666]

Well researched, well presented. Brilliant stuff. Thank you.

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Thanks very much. That's good to hear 😊

[@GaryWaldronUK]

Thank you for a really interesting and informative, well researched, written and presented video all made with high quality production values. Excellent. Thanks

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

[@martinjones7998]

Another belter! 👍

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MartinAhlman]

Once again you make the world a better place. Thank you for this one, and you make me long for Manchester even more. Not just because of the mild weather (I'm from Sweden and it's winter...), but because I feel at home there.

[@BeeHereNowuk]

My pleasure! That's a lovely thing to say.

[@andrewwoodgate3769]

Thank you for another brilliantly-produced video. It's great to hear a radical history and Manchester's role in progressive politics.

[@steveandthedogs]

Excellent as usual.

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Thanks again!

[@notyhbynorthwest]

Very informative and so very well explained Ollie. I was unaware of how the Suffragette Movement evolved - it just wasn't explained in any detail in history classes, so thanks for enlightening me. I am full of admiration for what they achieved.

[@PhilipMurphy8Extra]

Excellent, Friday entertainment sorted

[@peterrobinson4390]

Excellent, fascinating and very informative thank you. 👍

[@webrarian]

At 6:34 we see the back story to academy trusts. Schools in the hands of elected representatives on Local Boards? Far too much like political interference ;-) An excellent video, Ollie. It makes me want KZbin to have the equivalent of Wikipedia's "featured articles" - "considered to be some of the best articles Wikipedia has to offer, as determined by Wikipedia's editors. They are used by editors as examples for writing other articles. Before being listed here, articles are reviewed as featured article candidates for accuracy, neutrality, completeness, and style according to our featured article criteria."

[@northernengland]

What erbs did you have on your food ? Parsley ? Sage? Rosemary? Thyme perhaps ? Oops wrong one 😂 Stephen, The Sun arise early in the morning spreading all the shite all around 😆. I see you went for the cool look in this video 😎 nice one !

[@petertuohy2886]

I had no idea.

[@keiththorpe9571]

My own ancestors lived in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan during the first half of the 19th century, assisting fugitive slaves on the Underground Railroad escape across the border into Canada, placing them beyond the reach of the slavecatchers. Every Mancunian today should hold their heads high with pride for the courage of their own ancestors, taking a heavy economic hit in order to stand united with their enslaved brothers and sisters in America. While some would weave the cotton stained with the blood and tears, stinking of the pain and misery of those in chains who picked it, the people of Manchester stood tall and said: "No, we will have no part in this obscenity!"

[@BeeHereNowuk]

That's so interesting, thanks for sharing

[@petertuohy2886]

Very well produced, highly informative video.. well done!

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Thank you kindly!

[@mickgilday5714]

Another gem, Ollie. Keep up the good work.

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Many thanks! I'll will try to 😁

[@SuperMorgan1980]

Fascinating stuff once again. Keep it coming

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Thanks, will do!

[@SuperMorgan1980]

@@BeeHereNowuk I have a degree in Modern History and used to find local social history so dull. The older you get though and the more left wing I become I now find it the most interesting aspect of history. And most of it is on our doorstep as well

[@CharpyTheHedgehog]

What a fantastic video!

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Thank you very much!

[@paultanker5606]

G'day to you! Just found you so I have some catching up to do, really enjoy anything to do with Manc. history, I am a Ex Manc ,came to Oz in 1966 ,lived in Sydney but to me it was another Big City only more Humid, traveled to Perth on 2 week Holiday never went back, all my Family went back, I didnt know that till Sally Army informed me, never saw them again! From Armadale Western Aust.

[@MichaelThomasDev]

Nice one mate. That’s Friday nights entertainment sorted!

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@PhilipMurphy8Extra]

Excellent content as usual

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikeclarke3882]

Thanks Ollie. Once again you've delivered in spades. Growing up in Chorlton-on-Medlock I always wondered why there was a statue of Abraham Lincoln in Platt Fields park, it wasn't until long after leaving the city I discovered why. It would have been nice to have been taught this kind of thing at school. Thanks again...all the best.

[@iftyhargil8359]

Love this

[@mafiTube63]

Only 10 months between videos in your excellent series, feels like 10 years: jeez, I’ve missed you! When I look back on being brought up and educated in M/Cr, without the insights you provide, I reflect on what how very long it’s taken society to accept it’s (do we still use possessive apostrophes?) past and, with the help of educators like yourself, learn and be proud of what we’ve accomplished along the way. The cities of Manchester and Salford really have influenced world affairs more than is taught or appreciated. P.S. wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could put names to ALL the faces on the pictures you’ve presented, they are the anonymous faces that suffered before the heroes took the headlines and had their statues built

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Thanks very much that's very nice of you. Yes I need to get going with the next one now or it'll be another 10 months 😄

[@jetsons101]

Ollie, the image at 3:45 sure looks like the River Medlock "and I'm over 5,000 miles away." I have always been a believer in Equal opportunity/rights and fairness in which individuals are treated, being unhampered by artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences, except very limited circumstances, a blind person performing brain surgery for example. Another great watch from Bee Here Now mike

[@BeeHereNowuk]

That is the River Medlock Mike, good spot. Glad you liked the video. There's a lot of links between Manchester and the US worth exploring!

[@jetsons101]

Maybe were family somehow from years back....... Never know. lol lol@@BeeHereNowuk

[@johnhutch5678]

Great video as usual I might add! Very informative info between us in the uk and across the pond, I personally love the history around angle meadows and learned so much much about our history and the history surrounding us in regards to other countries… thank you! Ps still learning 👍

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Great, thanks very much!

[@MalcCowle]

Ecellent

[@totherarf]

Oh Hard times come again no more! ....... I'm liking it! ;o)

[@BeeHereNowuk]

Oh yeah, well spotted! Great tune

[@antwhite3899]

Emily was at the sex pistols free-trade hall gig

[@spinynormanbest6410]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TalesOfWar]

I think the current government have a number of members who have the same thoughts towards the poor as you bring up here. Wanting to fine homeless people £2500 for being smelly is absolutely absurd and downright evil.