Photo Mug : The riots in the cotton districts
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The riots in the cotton districts
A page from the May 1878 Illustrated London News, detailing the cotton riots in Lancashire, which were the response to a proprosed 10% reduction in workers wages. The pictures clockwise from top right are as follows: - Drawing room and part of the kitchen in Colonel Jacksons house, destroyed by rioters - Hopwoods Mill - Bivouac of Lancers in Volunteer Artillery drill shed, Blackburn - Colonel Raynsford Jacksons Mill - Haslingden Mill in ruins
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1878 Artillery Colonel Cotton Destroyed Districts Haslingden Jackson Lancashire Lancers Mill Riot Riots Ruin Smouldering Violence Wages
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
"Add a piece of history to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. This unique mug features an iconic image from the past - "The Riots in the Cotton Districts" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Originally published in the May 1878 Illustrated London News, this powerful photograph captures the intensity of the cotton riots in Lancashire, a response to proposed wage reductions. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, vibrant images that bring history to life. Perfect for tea or coffee breaks, these mugs make a thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts or as a conversation starter at the office. Relive the past, one sip at a time."
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative page from the May 1878 issue of the Illustrated London News offers a stark depiction of the cotton riots that engulfed the districts of Lancashire in England. The proposed 10% reduction in workers' wages had ignited a wave of anger and frustration among the labor force, leading to widespread unrest and violence. Clockwise from the top right, the images reveal the devastating aftermath of the riots. The first drawing shows the destroyed remains of Colonel Jackson's house and part of his kitchen, ransacked and in ruins. The second image depicts Hopwoods Mill, its smouldering ruins a testament to the destructive power of the mob. In the third image, we see the bivouac of Lancers in the Volunteer Artillery drill shed in Blackburn, as they prepare to quell the unrest. The fourth image shows Colonel Raynsford Jackson's Mill, also in ruins, a symbol of the economic and industrial disruption caused by the riots. The final image in the series is of Haslingden Mill in ruins. The crowd, fueled by anger and desperation, had wreaked havoc on these once-thriving industrial sites. The riots in Lancashire were a turning point in the history of the cotton industry and labor relations in England. This poignant page from the Illustrated London News serves as a powerful reminder of the social and economic upheaval that occurred during this tumultuous period.
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