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The "No-Popery" rioters attacking members of Parliament in Palace Yard, Westminster, London England during The Gordon Riots of 1780
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The "No-Popery" rioters attacking members of Parliament in Palace Yard, Westminster, London England during The Gordon Riots of 1780
3083267 The "No-Popery" rioters attacking members of Parliament in Palace Yard, Westminster, London England during The Gordon Riots of 1780. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An anti-Catholic protest in London against the Papists Act of 1778.
From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1861.)
Media ID 32104812
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The 'No-Popery' rioters unleash chaos on members of Parliament in Palace Yard, Westminster, London, England during the Gordon Riots of 1780. This print captures a pivotal moment in history when anti-Catholic sentiment boiled over into violent protest. The image transports us to a time when tensions ran high between Protestants and Catholics in England. The rioters, driven by their fierce opposition to the Papists Act of 1778, surge forward with fury and determination. Their faces contorted with anger and fists raised high, they launch an assault on the very symbol of political power - Parliament itself. In this scene of mayhem and disorder, we witness the clash between religious fervor and political authority. Members of Parliament find themselves under attack from an enraged mob that seeks to dismantle any remnants of Catholic influence within society. The significance of this event cannot be overstated. It marked a turning point in British history as it exposed deep-seated divisions within society along religious lines. The Gordon Riots became synonymous with anti-Catholic violence and forever altered perceptions about tolerance and freedom in Britain. As we gaze upon this powerful image captured by Ken Welsh from Fine Art Finder, we are reminded not only of the brutality unleashed during these riots but also how far our society has come since then. It serves as a poignant reminder that unity can triumph over division if we strive for understanding rather than succumbing to fear.
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