The Branscombe Project

Once back in London he wrote an account of the trial and of his life. It is a fascinating document that not only gives a vivid account of conditions in a small out of the way village but also allows a glimpse of late nineteenth century political and economic turmoil. The small 32 page pamphlet was published by his trade union and priced at 3d. Very few copies have survived – the battered one that we reproduce here was handed down in the family and we are very grateful to Robin Somers for permission to put it online.

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