On Friday 15 November 2024, Blandford Town Museum are publishing ‘I fear there will be blood spilt this evening’: The Blandford Forum riots of 1831 a new book by Steve Poole and Roger Ball, based on the research for the 1831 refom riots project. In October 1831, the refusal of the House of Lords to… Continue reading Publication of ‘I fear there will be blood spilt tonight’: The Blandford Forum riots of 1831
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Event: Book and 1831 riot soundscapes launch at Blandford Literary Festival
Event details Blandford Literary Festival: Friday 15 November – 11:00am – Royal British Legion Club, Legion House, Church Lane, Blandford Forum, DT11 7AD Prof Steve Poole, Dr Roger Ball and Ralph Hoyte The dual launch of a new booklet published by Blandford Town Museum ‘I fear there will be blood spilt this evening’ The Blandford… Continue reading Event: Book and 1831 riot soundscapes launch at Blandford Literary Festival
The Blandford Forum riots of October 1831
This case study covers the reform related riots in Blandford Forum in Dorset over the period 15-19 October 1831. The study commences with an assessment of the governance and jurisdiction of the town with reference to the borough boundary and brief context concerning the Swing riots and the county by-election. A detailed day-by-day analysis of… Continue reading The Blandford Forum riots of October 1831