Battle of George Square

When

31 Jan 1919

Kind

Riot

Coordinates

55.86° N, 4.25° W

Description

1919 violent confrontation in Glasgow, Scotland

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

1919 violent confrontation in Glasgow, Scotland

The Battle of George Square was a violent confrontation in Glasgow, Scotland between City of Glasgow Police and striking workers, centred around George Square. The "battle", also known as "Bloody Friday" or "Black Friday", took place on Friday 31 January 1919, shortly after the end of the First World War.

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