Disorderly Assembly in London
| During the Gordon Riots, George III issued an order, shown here,
to all officers to exert 'their utmost force' to repress the rebellion.
This was an extremely sensitive period, just after the American and
French Revolutions, and the British government was careful to suppress
riotous behaviour and maintain order. The proclamation provides a
graphic description of the rioting. WO 34/103, f. 100 (7 June 1780) |
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