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West End riots: shops damaged by rioters, 1886
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West End riots: shops damaged by rioters, 1886
The damage caused by rioters to Messrs T. Goode and Co, a large china ware shop on South Audley Street, during the 1886 West End riots. At an open air meeting of unemployed East End dock workers and artisans in Trafalgar Square, the people were stirred to violence following incendiary speeches, and rioted, causing havoc in the fashionable streets of the West End. Date: 1886
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In this striking photograph from the annals of London's history, the aftermath of the 1886 West End riots unfolds before our eyes. The serene facade of South Audley Street, once home to the esteemed T. Goode and Co. china ware shop, lies in shambles. The once pristine shop front, adorned with ornate architectural details, now bears the brunt of the mob's wrath. The tranquility of the West End was shattered on June 16, 1886, when an open-air meeting in Trafalgar Square ignited a wave of violence. Unemployed dock workers and artisans, incited by inflammatory speeches, took to the streets, venting their frustration and anger on the fashionable shops and residences of the West End. The photograph captures the chaos and violence that ensued. Smashed windows and broken glass litter the ground, while the remnants of damaged merchandise lie scattered around the shop front. The once orderly streets of the West End have been transformed into a scene of disorder and destruction. The 1886 West End riots were a pivotal moment in London's history, serving as a stark reminder of the social and economic tensions that existed between the city's working classes and the wealthy elite. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, providing a poignant reminder of the power of the crowd and the destructive consequences of unrest and violence.
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