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Spa Fields Riots Guided Walks

This event has finished Took place on: Saturday, 3rd Dec 2016

 Free

In conjunction with the Commit Outrage display at the Islington Museum, which commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Spa Fields Riots, Clerkenwell and Islington Guides are leading two free 1 hour walks around the Spa Fields area.

The walks will describe the revolutionary events that occurred and the harsh reality of life at the time.

Find out more about the colourful characters involved in the riots – Henry ‘Orator’ Hunt who always spoke wearing the imposing white top hat of purity and Arthur Thistlewood – the man who came within 24 hours of murdering the Prime Minister and his cabinet.


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This event has finished Took place on: Saturday, 3rd Dec 2016

 Free

Booking details and information at this website.

No need to book tickets - just turn up on the day.

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2016-12-03 2016-12-03 Europe/London Spa Fields Riots Guided Walks The walks will describe the revolutionary events that occurred and the harsh reality of life at the time. https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/calendar/2016/12/03/spa-fields-riots-guided-walks-118877 Islington Museum,245 St John Street, London, London,

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Islington Museum,

245 St John Street, London,
London,
EC1V 4NB

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