Sujet
Francis Burdett
Légende
Francis Burdett (1770-1844) English politician. Supporter of William Cobbett. Opposed war with France. Condemned the Peterloo Massacre, Manchester, England, 16 August 1819 when the 15th Hussars charged an unarmed crowd gathered near St Peter's Church to hear speeches supporting Reform of Parliament and repeal of Corn Laws. 6 killed, about 70 wounded treated in local infirmaries. Hand-coloured engraving.
Date
1819
Crédit
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Notre référence
ARP07112_010159C
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
26,3Mo (917,1Ko) / 21,9cm x 30,0cm / 2591 x 3543 (300dpi)