Gordon Riots (Colour)

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Gordon Riots (Colour)

THE GORDON RIOTS The no-popery crowd, inflamed by Lord George Gordons rabble-rousing oratory, inflame Newgate gaol as well

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1780 Gaol Gordon New Gate Oratory Rabble Riots Rousing Inflamed Popery

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This vibrant and dramatic color print depicts a pivotal moment during the Gordon Riots of 1780 in Britain. The Gordon Riots, also known as the Papist Plot Riots, were a series of violent disturbances that erupted in London in response to anti-Catholic sentiments and fears of a supposed papist conspiracy. At the forefront of the chaotic scene in this print is Lord George Gordon, a Protestant reformer and the instigator of the riots. He is shown addressing a frenzied crowd outside Newgate Gaol, his impassioned oratory inflaming the already volatile situation. The crowd, a sea of angry and determined faces, responds with a cacophony of shouts and gestures, their fervor fueled by Lord Gordon's words. Newgate Gaol, a notorious prison in London, is shown ablaze in the background, symbolizing the destruction and chaos that had engulfed the city. The rioters, many of whom were armed and dangerous, had stormed the gaol in search of two Catholic prisoners who were believed to be the ringleaders of the supposed papist conspiracy. The Gordon Riots lasted for several days, resulting in widespread destruction, looting, and violence. The event was a turning point in British history, leading to the passing of the Catholic Relief Act of 1791, which granted Catholics greater religious freedoms. This color print provides a vivid and compelling glimpse into this tumultuous period of British history, capturing the raw emotion and intensity of the riots and the power of oratory to ignite the passions of a crowd.

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