Tuesday, 6 September 2011

George Orwell, the fight against fascism in Barnsley and the Spanish Civil War

George Orwell, the fight against fascism in Barnsley and the Spanish Civil War

With John Newsinger and Michael Clapham, ex-Labour MP. In March 1936 George Orwell met and debated with Communist Tommy Degnan—one of those attempting to disrupt a British Union of Fascists public meeting. Both men later travelled to Spain to fight fascism.
Sat 8 Oct, 1pm
Cooper Art Gallery, Church St, S70 3AH
Organised by Barnsley College UCU

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