Plug Plot Riots 1842
- Created by: Lucy Chislett
- Created on: 29-03-14 11:54
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The plug plot riots
In Staffordshire - wage cutting by mine owners
Stalybridge - mill owners reduce wages
Most cotton mills, dye works and machine shops in Manchester had stopped work. 50000 idle
A conference was held in Manchester where delegates of all trades appealed for law and order and endorsed…
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