Spitalfield Riots

When

1760s

Kind

Riot

Coordinates

54.60° N, 2.00° W

Description

riot in the UK

Placed at the country: the source names no closer place.

18th-century riots in London, England

The Spitalfield riots occurred between 1765 and 1769, during a downturn in the silk weaving industry, centred on Spitalfields, London. The weavers organised to attempt to ensure that the rates of pay paid for their piece work was not cut beneath the level at which they could feed themselves, and their families.

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