Wiltshire Machine Breakers Volume I: The Riots & Trials

Description

This Volume tells the story of the riots in Wiltshire, from the first farm fire at Maddington on the 8th November 1830, through the troubled weeks of November when the unrest was at its height. Also given is a day by day account of the trials at Salisbury in January 1831 , when over 300 men and women appeared before the Special Commission. This is followed by brief details of the events of 1831 & 1832, including the transportation of over 150 men and the execution of Henry Wilkins for arson.

£12.00

Supplied by: Machine Breakers News

Format: Edelivery

Product Ref: MBN-18A