Episode 1 of 4
Protestant Association Meeting of 29 May 1780
- When
- 29 May 1780
- Where
- House of Commons
- Part of
- Outbreak of Gordon Riots
On 29 May 1780 Gordon called a meeting of the Protestant Association, after which his followers marched on the House of Commons.
On 29 May 1780 Gordon called a meeting of the Protestant Association. His followers subsequently marched on the House of Commons to deliver a petition demanding the repeal of the Papists Act, a proceeding which set off a riot. This march preceded the huge 2 June assembly and formed part of the outbreak of the disturbances.
Sources
- Gordon Riots Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
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