Bideford-born shoemaker, John Gregory (1831-1922) wrote poetry, was a pioneer trade unionist, socialist, peace activist and poet. Through his life and work it is possible to trace working-class political thought from Chartism through Radicalism to Socialism. Admired for his trade union work by Ernest Bevin and Ben Tillet and for his poetry by both Tennyson and H G Wells, the time has come for him to be rediscovered. Biographer Gerrard Sables talks about Gregory’s life, his works and his relevance today, interspersed by readings of his most evocative poems.
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Suzanne Hopkins
John Gregory is my 3rd great-grandfather and I’d like to learn more about his life and his work. Thank you, Suzanne Hopkins
Rosemary Caldicott
Hi Susanne
Could you please put your request in more detail in an email to us and we can contact the author.
Rosie