Gordon Rioters Gather

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Gordon Rioters Gather

Anti-Catholic and anti- authority Gordon rioters gather at the Spaniards Inn, Hampstead, London

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1780 Anti Authority Gather Gordon Hampstead Rabble Riot Rioters Spaniards

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print captures the chaos and tension of the Gordon Riots, an anti-Catholic and anti-authority uprising that gripped London in 1780. The scene unfolds at the Spaniards Inn, a historic pub located in the picturesque village of Hampstead, which served as a gathering place for the rioters. The rioters, depicted as a rabble of disheveled and angry men, are shown clustered around the inn's entrance, their faces contorted with rage and determination. Some brandish weapons, while others wave banners and flags emblazoned with anti-Catholic slogans. The air is thick with the smoke of bonfires, and the sounds of shouts and cries fill the air. The Gordon Riots were sparked by the repeal of the Papists Act of 1778, which had restricted the civil and political rights of Catholics in England. Led by the charismatic and fiery Protestant leader Lord Gordon, the rioters sought to vent their anger and frustration against the Catholic community and the authorities who they believed had betrayed them. The riots lasted for several days, during which time they spread from London to other parts of England, causing widespread destruction and chaos. The military was eventually called in to quell the unrest, and the riots were eventually brought under control. This print serves as a powerful reminder of a turbulent and volatile period in British history, when religious and political tensions boiled over into violence and chaos on the streets of London. It also highlights the important role that the Spaniards Inn played in the events of the Gordon Riots, as a gathering place for the rioters and a symbol of the defiance and resistance that characterized this pivotal moment in history.

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