Talk: The International Role of Colonel Wedgwood, MP for Newcastle by Michael Ruddy
Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0QP
Sunday 22nd November 2026
About the talk
Colonel Josiah Wedgwood was Member of Parliament for Newcastle under-Lyme between 1906 and 1942. This talk will explore his international role, from his time in Africa where he campaigned for land reform and defended the rights of native populations, to his work supporting thousands of European refugees to escape Nazi persecution.
Through archival material and collections held at the V&A Wedgwood Collection, this talk by Michael Ruddy will reveal how the Josiah Clement Wedgwood and his family worked resolutely to help those being oppressed around the world.
Image description
An oil portrait of a middle ages man seated in a WW1 style khaki uniform
Colonel Josiah Wedgwood was Member of Parliament for Newcastle under-Lyme between 1906 and 1942. This talk will explore his international role, from his time in Africa where he campaigned for land reform and defended the rights of native populations, to his work supporting thousands of European refugees to escape Nazi persecution.
Through archival material and collections held at the V&A Wedgwood Collection, this talk by Michael Ruddy will reveal how the Josiah Clement Wedgwood and his family worked resolutely to help those being oppressed around the world.
Image description
An oil portrait of a middle ages man seated in a WW1 style khaki uniform
Price
Ticket price
£5.50
