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Riots at Salter Hebble, Halifax
Disturbances at Salter Hebble in Halifax, part of the 1842 general strike, also known as the Plug Plot Riots, The riots started among the miners in Staffordshire, England, and soon spread through Britain affecting factories, mills in Yorkshire and Lancashire, and coal mines from Dundee to South Wales and Cornwall. In the case of Halifax, mounted troops were drafted in from Leeds and the engraving shows some of the mob attacking them.
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1842 Cavalry Dispute Disputes Disturbances Halifax Hussars Insurrection Jul19 Lancers Manufacturing Plot Plug Riots Salter Stones Strike Throwing Troopers Violence Rights
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Metal Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "Disturbances at Salter Hebble in Halifax" by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph transports you to the heart of the Plug Plot Riots during the 1842 general strike in England. The rich, vibrant colors and exceptional detail of this historic image are beautifully preserved in our premium metal print, making it a stunning addition to any home or office. With its durable and waterproof finish, this metal print is not only a work of art but also a long-lasting investment. Bring history to life with this unique and captivating piece.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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This evocative image captures the chaos and violence of the Salter Hebble Riots in Halifax during the 1842 General Strike, also known as the Plug Plot Riots. The riots, which began among coal miners in Staffordshire, England, quickly spread to factories, mills, and coal mines across Britain, from Dundee to South Wales and Cornwall. In Halifax, Yorkshire, the local population, largely made up of textile workers, took up arms against the established order, leading to clashes with the authorities. In this engraving, we see members of the mob, dressed in working clothes and caps, hurling stones at mounted troops who have been drafted in from Leeds to maintain order. The troops, composed of cavalry troopers, hussars, and lancers, are shown charging at the crowd, their horses rearing and snorting in fear and aggression. The scene is one of insurrection and violence, as the dispute between the workers and their employers escalated into a full-blown insurrection. The Plug Plot Riots were a pivotal moment in 19th-century British history, marking a turning point in the struggle for workers' rights and labor reform. This image, taken from the Illustrated London News, provides a vivid and compelling snapshot of this tumultuous period, offering a glimpse into the raw emotions and tensions that underpinned the industrial unrest of the time.
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