STORY TALK: The Lancashire Riots of 1826

Schedule

Sat Sep 26 2026 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

Lancaster City Museum | Lancaster, EN

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This 1 hour morning talk at Lancaster City Museum is followed by refreshments and a further 30 minutes relaxed Q&A.
The Lancashire Riots of 1826, with Colin Penny
In 1826, desperate weavers in East Lancashire destroyed over 1,100 power looms in just four days. This talk explores the riots, their causes, and the trials that followed.
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