On this day in 1819, cavalry cut down a peaceful assembly of working men, women and children at St Peter’s Field, Manchester. 15 killed, 600+ injured, simply for demanding bread & a vote. The #PeterlooMassacre reminds us that every right the working class has was won in blood, not gifted from above.
August 16, 2025 at 4:09 AM
On this day in 1819, cavalry cut down a peaceful assembly of working men, women and children at St Peter’s Field, Manchester. 15 killed, 600+ injured, simply for demanding bread & a vote. The #PeterlooMassacre reminds us that every right the working class has was won in blood, not gifted from above.
#OtD 16th Aug 1819 the #PeterlooMassacre took place. At least 18 people were killed (OTD or of their injuries) inc. 4 Women, singled out for being involved in the campaign for political reform.
Read Michael Herbert on the Women of #Peterloo #HERstory
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Read Michael Herbert on the Women of #Peterloo #HERstory
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“a deep rooted abhorrence of tyranny…”: Women at Peterloo
In this article I want to look at the role that women played in the events of Peterloo. 1816 In October 1816 there was an open air-meeting In Manchester attended by a number from outside …
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August 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
#OtD 16th Aug 1819 the #PeterlooMassacre took place. At least 18 people were killed (OTD or of their injuries) inc. 4 Women, singled out for being involved in the campaign for political reform.
Read Michael Herbert on the Women of #Peterloo #HERstory
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Read Michael Herbert on the Women of #Peterloo #HERstory
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Peterloo Massacre happened #OTD 1819, estimated 15-18 people killed. Came during turbulent period of explosive population growth, food shortages caused by climatic disruption after a volcano erupted in Indonesia, aftermath of war, stresses of urbanisation and industrialisation.
August 17, 2025 at 10:14 AM
🏴⚔️ #OTD in #History 16 August 1819 – the notorious #PeterlooMassacre took place. Seventeen people die, and over 600 are injured, in cavalry charges at a public meeting at St. Peter's Field, Manchester, England.
August 16, 2025 at 12:35 AM
🏴⚔️ #OTD in #History 16 August 1819 – the notorious #PeterlooMassacre took place. Seventeen people die, and over 600 are injured, in cavalry charges at a public meeting at St. Peter's Field, Manchester, England.
#Shelley was inspired to write his great poem "The Masque of Anarchy" by the #PeterlooMassacre.
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The Masque of Anarchy
As I lay asleep in Italy There came a voice from over the Sea And with great power it forth led me To walk in the visions of Poesy.
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August 16, 2025 at 12:35 AM
#Shelley was inspired to write his great poem "The Masque of Anarchy" by the #PeterlooMassacre.
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"Dreadful Scene at Manchester Meeting of Reformers 16 August 1819: A print depicting the #PeterlooMassacre at Manchester, England."
April 26, 2024 at 1:42 AM
"Dreadful Scene at Manchester Meeting of Reformers 16 August 1819: A print depicting the #PeterlooMassacre at Manchester, England."
In celebration of #WorldBookDay here is a beauty you can buy now. My first novel: Blood is on the Grass, based on the PeterlooMassacre www.amazon.com/Blood-Grass-...
March 7, 2024 at 8:05 PM
In celebration of #WorldBookDay here is a beauty you can buy now. My first novel: Blood is on the Grass, based on the PeterlooMassacre www.amazon.com/Blood-Grass-...
It became a rallying point for those who believed in free speech, the right to protest, and political representation.
#PeterlooMassacre #OnThisDay #BritishHistory #Democracy #History #PoliticalReform #Manchester
#PeterlooMassacre #OnThisDay #BritishHistory #Democracy #History #PoliticalReform #Manchester
August 17, 2025 at 5:52 AM
It became a rallying point for those who believed in free speech, the right to protest, and political representation.
#PeterlooMassacre #OnThisDay #BritishHistory #Democracy #History #PoliticalReform #Manchester
#PeterlooMassacre #OnThisDay #BritishHistory #Democracy #History #PoliticalReform #Manchester
"The Peterloo Massacre took place at St Peter's Field, Manchester, Lancashire, England, on Monday 16 August 1819...
Eighteen people died and 400–700 were injured..."
#Peterloo #PeterlooMassacre #OTD
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Eighteen people died and 400–700 were injured..."
#Peterloo #PeterlooMassacre #OTD
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August 16, 2025 at 10:50 AM
"The Peterloo Massacre took place at St Peter's Field, Manchester, Lancashire, England, on Monday 16 August 1819...
Eighteen people died and 400–700 were injured..."
#Peterloo #PeterlooMassacre #OTD
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Eighteen people died and 400–700 were injured..."
#Peterloo #PeterlooMassacre #OTD
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Today in #LaborHistory 2/23/1829: #British authorities stopped Cato Street #Conspiracy to overthrow govt. Supported by #unions, #Irish Republicans. Anger over govt repression & #PeterlooMassacre (1819) of >19 workers demonstrating for vote. Shelley wrote about Peterloo in #poem: Masque of Anarchy.
February 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Today in #LaborHistory 2/23/1829: #British authorities stopped Cato Street #Conspiracy to overthrow govt. Supported by #unions, #Irish Republicans. Anger over govt repression & #PeterlooMassacre (1819) of >19 workers demonstrating for vote. Shelley wrote about Peterloo in #poem: Masque of Anarchy.