Poverty and Unrest: Swing Riots in Surrey 1830-32 – T419
Wed 3 Mar · 15:00
The Guildford Institute
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The talk 'Poverty and Unrest: Swing Riots in Surrey 1830-32' will take place on 3 March 2027 at The Guildford Institute. It will discuss the Swing Riots, which arose from the pauperisation of labourers and included acts of arson and demands for better wages. The session will highlight Surrey's involvement in these events.
The Swing Riots of 1830 – 1832 took place against the increasing pauperisation of labourers. Riots began in Kent in November 1830 and swiftly spread across the counties of southern England. It was marked by attacks of arson against farmers and others, by the breaking of threshing machines, the sending of anonymous letters, demands for higher wages and relief and the exaction of customary “doles”. The common aim was the desire to improve the agricultural worker’s lot. This illustrated talk will examine how the county of Surrey was affected by the riots including the hanging of one of the perpetrators. We’re delighted to offer our afternoon talks on a Pay What You Can basis. We believe everyone should have access to educational and cultural opportunities, and that no one should be excluded because of their financial circumstances. Our talks are £7 for all – if anyone feels they need to pay less than this, please call the team or visit us in person.
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Poverty and Unrest: Swing Riots in Surrey 1830-32 – T419 takes place on Wednesday, 3 March 2027 at 15:00.
Poverty and Unrest: Swing Riots in Surrey 1830-32 – T419 is held at The Guildford Institute in Guildford (North Street, Guildford, GU1 4LH).
Tickets for Poverty and Unrest: Swing Riots in Surrey 1830-32 – T419 are priced at £7. Live prices and availability are shown on guildford-institute.org.uk.
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The talk 'Poverty and Unrest: Swing Riots in Surrey 1830-32' will take place on 3 March 2027 at The Guildford Institute. It will discuss the Swing Riots, which arose from the pauperisation of labourers and included acts of arson and demands for better wages. The session will highlight Surrey's involvement in these events.
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The Swing Riots of 1830 – 1832 took place against the increasing pauperisation of labourers. Riots began in Kent in November 1830 and swiftly spread across the counties of southern England. It was marked by attacks of arson against farmers and others, by the breaking of threshing machines, the sending of anonymous letters, demands for higher wages and relief and the exaction of customary “doles”. The common aim was the desire to improve the agricultural worker’s lot. This illustrated talk will examine how the county of Surrey was affected by the riots including the hanging of one of the perpetrators. We’re delighted to offer our afternoon talks on a Pay What You Can basis. We believe everyone should have access to educational and cultural opportunities, and that no one should be excluded because of their financial circumstances. Our talks are £7 for all – if anyone feels they need to pay less than this, please call the team or visit us in person.
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Poverty and Unrest: Swing Riots in Surrey 1830-32 – T419 takes place on Wednesday, 3 March 2027 at 15:00.
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Poverty and Unrest: Swing Riots in Surrey 1830-32 – T419 is held at The Guildford Institute in Guildford (North Street, Guildford, GU1 4LH).
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