Following a re-enactment of The Diggers’ occupation of the Common Land of St George's Hill in Kent, under the leadership of Wigan-born, 17th century radical philosopher Gerrard Winstanley, there were music and poetry performances. Inbetween, there was time for a presentation of the annual Diggers’ Spade Award, given to an individual or organisation for maintaining Winstanley's words that "The Earth is a Common Treasury For All". This year, the honour belonged to Leeds East MP Richard Burgon.
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