CHARLOTTE Peters Rock is to perform The Peaceful Weavers of Peterloo at Manchester Central Library, from 6pm to 7pm on Thursday, July 25.

An original production, written and performed by Charlotte, it will tell aspects of this important history in songs and stories, and is free to attend, although booking is required.

The Peterloo Massacre took place at St Peter's Field in Manchester on August 16, 1819, when cavalry charged into a crowd of 60,000 to 80,000 people who had gathered to demand the reform of Parliamentary representation.

Between 11 and 15 people are believed to have been killed, and between 400 and 700 injured.

Charlotte said: “Hand-loom weavers were losing their pay, their work, their food, and had no rights.

“Industrial looms in factories were taking their work; owners removed their wages; Government laws took their bread.

“Incompetent Government and Rotten Boroughs, votes for only a privileged few, high corn prices, with a background of The French Revolution, was a volatile mix.

“Starving people marched 10 to 30 miles, in their multi-thousands to St Peter’s Field in Manchester; men women and children, in their Sunday best, to listen to Speaker Hunt, in their struggle for reform of Parliament.

“Women reformers peacefully led the way down from Rochdale, Oldham, Royton, Middleton and other villages, into carnage.”

The Peaceful Weavers of Peterloo comprises Charlotte’s newly-researched and written songs and stories as a dramatico-musical performance.

It takes place at Manchester Central Library’s performance space, and is organised by Manchester Histories, which celebrates Greater Manchester histories and heritage.

Charlotte added: “You are welcome to wear your Caps of Liberty at this event, as we remember our local history and the fight for our rights.”

To register your place at the event visit eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-peaceful-weavers-of-peterloo-tickets-62971751203?aff=eac2