Wakefield Library

Is there freedom of the press?

Join creative practitioner Sarah Cobham to uncover stories from Wakefield Libraries’ collections. Explore the story of Ann Hurst, newspaper proprietor and anti-slavery campaigner, who changed the political landscape of Wakefield.

This video is part of the Living Knowledge Network’s programming for Breaking the News. You can visit the Breaking the News exhibition at our partner libraries across the UK – find your nearest location on our FAQ page