Stephen Poole Steve.Poole@uwe.ac.uk
Professor in History and Heritage
The Yeovil Riots of October 1831
Poole, Steve; Ball, Roger; Drury, John
Authors
Roger Ball
John Drury
Contributors
Jane Allen
Researcher
Abstract
This case study covers the reform related riots in Yeovil, Somerset over the period 21-22 October 1831. The study commences with an assessment of the administration and government of the town with reference to the changes made by the 1830 Improvement Act. Social conditions and the effect of the collapse of the primary industry, glove manufacture, are considered along with the burgeoning movement for parliamentary reform. The second part provides the context of the Dorset by-election and details the two days of rioting in Yeovil. Part three considers the aftermath of the collective violence by looking at the ongoing threats to property, arrests and criminal prosecutions. The study concludes with an analysis of the targets of the crowd and a sample of the rioters.
Citation
Poole, S., Ball, R., & Drury, J. (2023). The Yeovil Riots of October 1831. [Website content]
Digital Artefact Type | Website Content |
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Online Publication Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
Publication Date | Jun 7, 2023 |
Deposit Date | Jul 10, 2023 |
Publicly Available Date | Jul 11, 2023 |
Keywords | 1831, election, riots, Somerset, Yeovil, reform |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10926435 |
Publisher URL | https://riot1831.com/2023/05/the-yeovil-riots-of-october-1831/ |
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