1820 / Cato Street Escape
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1820 / Cato Street Escape
As the police raid their base in Cato Street, four conspirators escape from a rear window. All are later arrested. Date: 23 February 1820
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1820 Arrested Cato Conspiracy Conspirators Escape Raid Rear Base
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This evocative image captures the chaotic moment of the Cato Street Conspiracy escape on 23 February 1820 in Britain. The Cato Street Conspiracy was an attempted coup d'état orchestrated by a group of radicals, led by Arthur Thistlewood, who aimed to assassinate the Cabinet and seize power. The conspirators had rented a house at 10 Cato Street in London as their base of operations. On the night of the planned attack, a large police force, led by Inspector Charles Rowan, raided the house. In the ensuing chaos, a fierce gun battle ensued between the conspirators and the police. Four of the conspirators, including Thistlewood, managed to escape through a rear window, leaving behind their comrades. Despite their brief success, the conspirators' escape was short-lived. They were quickly recaptured and brought to trial. The Cato Street Conspiracy was a significant event in British history, highlighting the political tensions and unrest of the time. This photograph, taken from a contemporary print, provides a unique glimpse into this pivotal moment in history, capturing the sense of danger, excitement, and uncertainty that surrounded the Cato Street Conspiracy.
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