Samuel Holberry: Villain of the Peace, or Hero of the People?

Name: Samuel Holberry: Villain of the Peace, or Hero of the People?
Start: 2025-11-08T11:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-08T12:00:00+00:00
Location: Sheffield Central Library

Schedule

Sat Nov 08 2025 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Sheffield Central Library | Sheffield City Centre, EN

Was Samuel Holberry a bold martyr fighting for a cause or simply a failed revolutionary arrested in bed with his boots off?
About this Event

Join us in the Carpenter room. John Baxter and Steven Kay, authors of the new, definitive history of Samuel Holberry to discover why he is still relevant today. Who was he, and was he a martyr or a failed revolutionary?

Holberry fought for democracy and was made an example of, his sentence tantamount to capital punishment. Discover the controversies surrounding his legacy and how he should be remembered: martyr or failure.

This event offers a unique opportunity to explore Sheffield's history and debate interpretations. Whether you're a history buff or just curious, come and join us for a thought-provoking talk and a performance of Holberry's stirring graveside eulogy! And have a go at deciphering parts of old letters written to him in Pr*son which have stumped everyone!

Get a refund on you ticket price if you buy the book at the event!