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Bristol Riot / 1831 / Dawson
In Bristol, where only 6000 of the 104, 000 population had the vote in 1830, a crowd protest against the House of Lords defeat of the Reform Bill by burning 100 houses Date: 31 October 1831
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This powerful image captures the intensity of the Bristol Riot of 1831, an event marked by widespread civil unrest in response to the House of Lords' rejection of the Reform Bill. At the time, only 6,000 of the city's 104,000 residents had the right to vote, fueling growing discontent and agitation for political change. On October 31, 1831, a large crowd gathered in the streets of Bristol, expressing their frustration through violent protests. The photograph, titled "Bristol Riot, 1831," by Dawson, depicts the aftermath of the riots, with the charred remains of over 100 houses in the foreground. The buildings, reduced to smoldering ruins, serve as a stark reminder of the destruction wrought by the crowd's anger. The image also reveals the chaotic scene that unfolded during the riots, with people milling about in the streets, some carrying makeshift weapons, while others tend to the injured. The Reform Bill, which aimed to expand the voting franchise and reduce the power of the aristocracy, was a significant turning point in British history. The defeat of the bill in the House of Lords sparked a wave of protests and riots across the country, with Bristol being one of the most affected cities. The events of October 31, 1831, ultimately contributed to the passage of the Reform Act of 1832, which brought about important political reforms and helped pave the way for greater democratic representation in Britain.
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