Lune Street, Preston

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iBase ID

215783

Reference identifier

30118073943528

Title

Lune Street, Preston

Place

Preston

General notes

Engraving from the illustrated London News entitled 'Preston-attack on the military - two rioters shot'. On 13th August 1842, the Riot Act was read to cotton operatives agitating for improved wages. The 72nd Highlanders opened fire and four rioters killed.

Medium

Photographic print

Colour

Monochrome

Original image size

11.7/8 cm

Year of image

1842

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Locator

M092

Subjects

Place Names > Preston

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