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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
14"x11" Photo Print
Experience history through the lens with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Print of 'The Riots in the Cotton Districts' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, originally published in the May 1878 Illustrated London News, documents the intense moment of the cotton riots in Lancashire. Witness the raw emotion and determination of the workers as they protest against the proposed 10% wage reduction. Add this historic photograph to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting display. Order yours today and be a part of the story.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.8cm x 35.5cm (9.4" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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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