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Welsh Chartist Martyrs -- Jones, Frost and Williams
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Welsh Chartist Martyrs -- Jones, Frost and Williams
Welsh Chartist Martyrs, prosecuted for their involvement in the Newport Rising of 3-4 November 1839 -- William Jones (1809-1873), John Frost (1784-1877) and Zephaniah Williams (1795-1874).
circa 1839
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1830s 1839 Chartism Chartist Frost Involvement Jones Leaders Martyr Martyrs Newport Prosecution Rising Welch Williams Prosecuted Zephaniah
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This poignant image captures the faces of three brave Welsh Chartist leaders: William Jones, John Frost, and Zephaniah Williams, who were prosecuted for their involvement in the Newport Rising of November 1839. The Chartist Movement, a working-class political campaign for political reform and social justice, gained significant momentum in Wales during the 1830s. William Jones, born in 1809, was a prominent Chartist organizer and speaker. John Frost, born in 1784, was a respected local magistrate and Chartist leader who led the Newport uprising. Zephaniah Williams, born in 1795, was a coal miner and a charismatic speaker who played a crucial role in rallying the Chartist forces. The Newport Rising, which took place on November 3-4, 1839, was a violent confrontation between the Chartists and the military and militia forces in Newport, South Wales. The Chartists, who numbered around 10,000, demanded the right to vote and other democratic reforms. The confrontation resulted in the deaths of 25 people, including several Chartist leaders. Following the Newport Rising, Jones, Frost, and Williams were arrested and put on trial for high treason. Despite an overwhelming amount of evidence against them, the jury was unable to reach a verdict, and the charges were eventually dropped. However, the trial and its aftermath had a profound impact on the Chartist Movement, and the memory of these three Welsh martyrs became a symbol of the struggle for democratic reform and workers' rights in Wales and beyond. This photograph, taken circa 1839, is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by these three men and the many others who fought for a more just and equitable society. Their legacy continues to inspire political activism and social change to this day.
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