Diggers' commune

The Diggers' commune was a 17th-century English movement led by Gerrard Winstanley, advocating for communal ownership of land. They believed land should be shared equally to promote social justice and eliminate poverty. Operating during a period of political upheaval, the Diggers sought to establish self-sufficient communal farms, rejecting private property and capitalism. Their efforts aimed to create a more equitable society based on common ownership, illustrating early ideas of intentional community and social reform. Although short-lived, their movement influenced later discussions on communal living, social justice, and land rights.