The Chartists

A small piece of moorland that has a huge and rich history, from Chartist demonstrations, to horse racing, Spanking Roger and more...

On Kersal Moor there is a plaque commemorating the great democracy rallies...

In 1838, thousands of people met on Kersal Moor, to support the Chartists and their demand for the vote. It was the launch pad for democracy in the UK...