Norwich Swing Riots of 1830s

These riots were country wide in 1830s, led by the mysterious Captain Swing.  The riots followed the poor harvest of 1830 which resulted in lower wages for agricultural workers.  The objective was to stop the spread of new threshing machines and rich farmers and clergymen were targeted.  The penalties were severe countrywide, with nine being hanged and 450 deported to Australia.  To find out more, please select the following link:

https://norfolkrecordofficeblog.org/2022/05/07/he-will-have-the-dance-of-swing-norfolks-involvement-in-the-swing-riots-of-1830s-england/