Working Class History on Nostr: #OtD 16 Aug 1819 the Peterloo massacre took place when British cavalry charge into a ...

#OtD 16 Aug 1819 the Peterloo massacre took place when British cavalry charge into a crowd of 60,000-80,000 working-class people demanding the right to vote. 15 were murdered and up to 700 injured, including many women. Learn more in our podcast: https://workingclasshistory.com/2018/11/07/e15-the-peterloo-massacre-with-mike-leigh/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon