In this episode, experience an audio play by Bridget Foreman that dramatizes the fierce resistance of the Luddites in early 19th-century York. Discover the struggles of the working class as they fought against industrial mechanization, fearing the loss of their livelihoods and way of life. Following the drama, we delve deeper into the real history with an expert interview, exploring the social and political impact of the Luddite movement and its echoes today.
As part of York Trailblazers brought to you by Make it York and York Civic Trust, Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Created by Four Wheel Drive, written by Bridget Foreman, Performed by: Alice May Melton, Claire Morley, Jacob Ward, Oliver James Parkins, Sound Design & Editing by John Ricketts (Sonas Audio Services), Directed by Anna Gallon, Photos by Levi Kemp. With thanks to XR Stories
