Episode 2 of 5
Planned Warwickshire Constitutional Society
- When
- Summer 1791
- Where
- Birmingham
In summer 1791, Priestley and friends planned a radical Warwickshire Constitutional Society seeking electoral reform, matching societies in Chester and Manchester.
In summer 1791, Priestley and his friends planned a radical society, the Warwickshire Constitutional Society, to match Constitutional Societies formed in Chester and Manchester. These societies sought electoral reform, providing more equal representation and shorter Parliaments. This planning occurred shortly before the riots erupted in July.
Sources
- Priestley Riots Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-14
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