A year-long festival at Abney Park cemetery, organized by a volunteer-led charity, honors historic figures such as abolitionists and feminists. Key speakers include author Iain Sinclair and MP Diane Abbott, who will launch her autobiography. The festival aims to explore various forms of radicalism, focusing on its cultural, political, and social aspects. Events will take place in the newly renovated chapel, promoting community engagement and highlighting the cemetery's significant legacy in shaping Hackney and beyond. Tickets purchased support ongoing community programming.
"Abney Park is home to many historic radicals, and it's in their honour that we're launching this festival. We'll be thinking about radicalism in many senses old, new, cultural, political, social and beyond."
"We're a tiny charity with a big footprint, and buying a ticket to a Radical Writers event is the perfect way to keep community-led event programming like this alive."
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