On this day in 1381, Wat Tyler led his Kentish men and men of Kent in revolt against unpopular taxes.

well pointed out,
his name was very popular during the poll tax campain as a fore-runner to the issue.
will salute him and the struggle later on.
regards,
mmp

One (perhaps the only) song of these brave rebels which has not been forgotten:

Oh where are you going said Milder to Moulder
Oh we may not tell you said Festel to Fose
We're off to the woods said John the Red Nose
We're off to the woods said John the Red Nose

And what will you do there said Milder to Moulder
We'll shoot the Cutty wren said John the Red Nose
And how will you shoot her said Milder to Moulder
With bows and with arrows said John the Red Nose

Oh that will not do said Milder to Moulder
Oh what will you do then said Festel to Fose
Great guns and great cannon said John the Red Nose
Great guns and great cannon said John the Red Nose

And how will you fetch her said Milder to Moulder
Oh we may not tell you said Festel to Fose
On four strong men's shoulders said John the Red Nose
On four strong men's shoulders said John the Red Nose

Ah that will not do said Milder to Moulder
Oh what will do then said Festel to Fose
Great carts and great wagons said John the Red Nose
Great carts and great wagons said John the Red Nose

Oh how will you cut her up said Milder to Moulder
With knives and with forks said John the Red Nose
Oh that will not do said Milder to Moulder
Great hatchets and cleavers said John the Red Nose

Oh how will you boil her said Milder to Moulder
In pots and in kettles said John the Red Nose
O that will not do said Milder to Moulder
Great pans and large cauldrons said John the Red Nose

Oh who'll get the spare ribs said Milder to Moulder
Oh we may not tell you said Festel to Fose
We'll give 'em all to the poor said John the Red Nose
We'll give 'em all to the poor said John the Red Nose

FANTASTIC.
I always think its a great pity that a lot of great English rebelion and protest songs are forgotten especially when you think of left wing history of the country and UK/Ireland in general.
think chumbawumba did an album of English rebel songs but i never got it sad to say.
gave a blast of the chorus of the International to two good friends last night much to the horror of the other 6 in the pub.
regards,
mmp

On this day in 1974, 21 year old Anti-fascist, Kevin Gately also died following anti-fascist clashes with the NF and police in Red Lion Square.

i remember a bit about Red Lion Square.
it has been the scene of a few protests/demo's over the years.
well remembered for Kevin.
in condolence
mmp

Raise a glass and drink a toast to the German rebel:

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