Page from The Illustrated London News, 1843
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Page from The Illustrated London News, 1843
A page from The Illustrated London News, dated 29th July 1843. The steamer Pegasus is reported to have been wrecked on Goldstone rock, off Lindisfarne, while plying between Leith and Hull, and the Rebecca riots in south Wales are also detailed. Date: 1843
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1840s 1843 29th News Pegasus Rebecca Riots Steamer Wreck Wrecked
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This page from The Illustrated London News, dated July 29, 1843, offers a glimpse into two significant events that dominated the headlines of the time: the wreck of the Pegasus steamer off the coast of Lindisfarne and the Rebecca riots in South Wales. The Pegasus, a steamship plying between Leith and Hull, met its unfortunate end on Goldstone Rock, off the Northumberland coast. The image on this page shows the rescue efforts in full swing, with sailors and fishermen braving the rough seas to save the lives of the shipwrecked passengers. The Pegasus disaster claimed over 100 lives, making it one of the deadliest maritime accidents of the era. On the other side of the country, the Rebecca riots in South Wales were causing chaos and destruction. Named after the legendary figure of Rebecca, a Welsh folktale character who disguised herself as a man to challenge unjust taxes, the riots were a series of protests against the enforcement of the new Turnpike Act. Farmers and laborers, led by the enigmatic Rebecca, took to the roads, destroying tollgates and disrupting traffic. The unrest continued for several months, causing significant damage to infrastructure and property. This page from The Illustrated London News provides a fascinating window into the past, offering a glimpse into the maritime disasters and social unrest that shaped the 1840s. The detailed illustrations and captions offer a rich and engaging account of these events, transporting us back in time to an era of change and upheaval.
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