Freedom of Falkirk for miners group that won't forget the 'battles of the past'

The Freedom of Falkirk is to be granted to the Free Colliers of Redding to recognise their tireless support for miners and efforts to keep the traditions of their communities alive.

"Any man brave enough to speak out against falling pay rates or encourage others to take action was liable to be identified, sacked and kicked out with his family from their colliery-owned homes." "The Redding Colliers inspired a huge wave of support all across Scotland and within a year there were 65 other groups representing miners in every part of the Scottish coalfield.

"For over 160 years this vital work has continued unbroken with charitable activities of all kinds assisting the Redding community and people much further afield." Baillie Buchanan continued: "Their efforts have gifted to our community, present and future, a magnificent memorial which will stand as a reminder of the sacrifice of the miners and their families and also of the debt we owe to the Free Colliers themselves for acting as our conscience and our inspiration.

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