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Gordon Riots
The anti-Catholic Gordon Riots in London
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Media ID 590716
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1841 Anti Barnaby Dickens Gordon Riots Rudge
10"x10" (25x25cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Gordon Riots" Canvas Print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This historic masterpiece transports you back in time to the tumultuous events of the anti-Catholic riots in London during 1780. Witness the raw energy and passion of the crowd as they clash with authorities in this evocative image. Our premium canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the finest details and vibrant colors, ensuring a stunning addition to your home or office decor. Each print is coated with a protective varnish and carefully wrapped for secure delivery. Experience history like never before with the Media Storehouse "Gordon Riots" Canvas Print.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the chaos and intensity of the Gordon Riots, a pivotal moment in British history that unfolded in the streets of London during the summer of 1841. The riots were named after the Protestant Association led by Dr. William Gordon, who sought to repeal the Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829, which granted political rights to Catholics in the United Kingdom. The scene depicted in the photograph is a chaotic clash between the Catholic and Protestant communities, with a mob of angry Protestants, led by the fictional character Barnaby Rudge, a character from Charles Dickens' novel "Barnaby Rudge: A Tale of the Riots of 'Eighty-Four," hurling stones and other projectiles at their Catholic counterparts. The Catholic community, fearful for their safety, have barricaded themselves inside their place of worship, St. Giles-in-the-Fields Church. The Gordon Riots lasted for several days, resulting in widespread destruction and violence, with an estimated 28 deaths and over 400 injuries. The riots ultimately led to increased tensions between the Protestant and Catholic communities and fueled anti-Catholic sentiment in the country. This powerful photograph, published in 1841, offers a glimpse into the past, providing a visual record of a tumultuous period in British history. It serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding the complexities of religious and political tensions, and the potential for violence and unrest that can arise when these tensions are not addressed in a peaceful and constructive manner.
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