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The Great Cheese Riot of 1766

In 1766 in Nottingham, England what began as anger over a poor harvest spiraled out of control, and soon rioters were breaking windows and stealing from shops. But it was the object of the looting that made this riot unique. The rioters were after cheese.

English
  • Originally Aired November 8, 2023
  • Runtime 14 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created November 11, 2023 by
    josh42
  • Modified November 11, 2023 by
    josh42