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Bloody Sunday
- When
- 13 November 1887
- Where
- Trafalgar Square
Protesters marched into Trafalgar Square to protest unemployment and Irish Coercion Acts, clashing violently with the Metropolitan Police.
On 13 November 1887, at least 10,000 protesters marched into Trafalgar Square, led by figures such as John Burns and William Morris. Violent clashes occurred between the police and demonstrators, some armed with iron bars and knives. The event was witnessed by William Morris.
Sources
- Bloody Sunday (1887) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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