People of 1381

We built a database of 290,000 English medieval soldiers – here’s what it reveals We created the database in order to challenge assumptions about the lack of professionalism of everyday soldiers.

'We Built a Database of 290,000 Medieval Soldiers - Here's What it Reveals'. Fascinating article by 'People of 1381' team members Adrian Bell, Anne Curry and Jason Sadler for @theconversation.com on the Medieval Soldier Database: theconversation.com/we-built-a-d...

The People of 1381 at the Estuary Festival - YouTube Videos recording events organised by the People of 1381 at the Estuary Festivals in 2021 and 2025

Videos by Ahmad Sidik of 'Routes to Protest', our joint workshop with @memphishennessy on Gravesend Town Pier last June as part of #EstuaryAnthology, are now available on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis.... That blazing hot summer day seems a long time ago now!

#RoutesToProtest #EstuaryAnthology

Cruising out of the Thames Estuary in 2025; very different to the Essex rebels who used their boats to cross to Kent in 1381. #EstuaryAnthology

Setting up with @memphishennessy and other members of the @Peopleof1381 team on Gravesend Town Pier for today’s #EstuaryAnthology workshop featuring banner making, rebel songs and 1381 sound sculptures. Come along from 11am-5pm!

Estuary Festival - Routes to Protest: the River, Vessels and People of 1381 The Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 was a time when ordinary people found their voice. The rising was triggered by a poll tax intended to raise twelve pence from each person over the age of fifteen. It was…

Find your own route to protest as part of #EstuaryAnthology with banner making, songs of rebellion and memories of Wat Tyler on Gravesend Town Pier from 11am to 5pm: www.visitkent.co.uk/events/estua...

Routes to Protest: the River, Vessels and People of 1381

Looking forward to our 'Routes to Protest' workshop at Gravesend Town Pier on Sunday, featuring rebel voices, protest songs and banner making: www.estuaryfestival.com/event2025/de... #EstuaryAnthology

Routes to Protest: the River, Vessels and People of 1381

Join punk legend Gina Birch on Gravesend Town Pier on 22 June from 2pm to 5pm to hear her selection of songs of protest in honour of the medieval rebels who protested against the poll tax in 1381: www.estuaryfestival.com/event2025/de...

Routes to Protest: the River, Vessels and People of 1381

Looking forward to our 'Routes to Protest' workshop at Gravesend Town Pier on Sunday, featuring rebel voices, protest songs and banner making: www.estuaryfestival.com/event2025/de... #EstuaryAnthology

Routes to Protest: the River, Vessels and People of 1381

Very excited about our #EstuaryAnthology workshop 'Routes to Protest' on 22 June at Gravesend Town Pier. There will be 1381 sound sculptures, a banner workshop and punk legend Gina Birch's choice of protest songs. Come and join the fun - its free!

Join us on Gravesend Town Pier on Sunday 22 June for a free banner making workshop with @memphishennessy as part of our 'Routes to Protest' workshop celebrating the role of the Thames Estuary in the 1381 Peasants' Revolt: www.visitgravesend.co.uk/events/estua... #EstuaryAnthology

Routes to Protest: the River, Vessels and People of 1381

Spend this Sunday afternoon honing your protest skills at our free banner making workshop with @memphishennessy and the team from @peopleof1381: www.estuaryfestival.com/event2025/de...

Join us on Gravesend Town Pier on Sunday 22 June for a free banner making workshop with @memphishennessy as part of our 'Routes to Protest' workshop celebrating the role of the Thames Estuary in the 1381 Peasants' Revolt: www.visitgravesend.co.uk/events/estua... #EstuaryAnthology

Join us on Gravesend Town Pier on Sunday 22 June for a free banner making workshop with @memphishennessy as part of our 'Routes to Protest' workshop celebrating the role of the Thames Estuary in the 1381 Peasants' Revolt: www.visitgravesend.co.uk/events/estua... #EstuaryAnthology

Routes to Protest: the River, Vessels and People of 1381 | Estuary Festival 2025 research.reading.ac.uk/research-blo...

Punk legend Gina Birch (The Raincoats) will be joining our workshop at Gravesend Town Pier on 22 June!

Routes to Protest: the River, Vessels and People of 1381

Very excited about our #EstuaryAnthology workshop 'Routes to Protest' on 22 June at Gravesend Town Pier. There will be 1381 sound sculptures, a banner workshop and punk legend Gina Birch's choice of protest songs. Come and join the fun - its free!