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Riot at Mold in Flintshire
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Riot at Mold in Flintshire
A huge mob, assembled at the railway station at Mold in Flintshire, Scotland to protest against the imprisonment of miners, employees of the Leeswood Coal Company, who had allegedly assaulted the underground manager. The mob, two thousand strong, pelted the assembled police and soldiers with stones forcing the authorities to fire into the crowd killing five, including two women
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This powerful image captures the raw emotion and intensity of a riot that took place at Mold Railway Station in Flintshire, Wales, in the late 19th century. The photograph, taken in the year 1869, depicts a massive crowd of around two thousand people, who had gathered to protest against the imprisonment of miners employed by the Leeswood Coal Company. The miners were accused of assaulting the underground manager, an allegation that sparked widespread unrest and social tension in the mining community. The crowd, fueled by anger and frustration, attacked the assembled police and soldiers with stones, forcing the authorities to respond with force. The ensuing chaos resulted in the tragic deaths of five people, including two women. The incident was a stark reminder of the social and industrial tensions that were prevalent during this period in history. The image transports us back in time to this pivotal moment in the history of the coal industry and the working class movement. The Victorian era, with its rigid social hierarchy and harsh working conditions, was a time of great unrest and upheaval. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the struggles and sacrifices made by the working class in their quest for better working conditions, fair wages, and basic human rights. The photograph is a testament to the power of the crowd and the impact of collective action. It also highlights the often-violent confrontations that occurred between the working class and the authorities during this period. The image is a powerful reminder of the importance of social and industrial history, and the role it plays in shaping our understanding of the past and the present.
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