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Counter-Demonstration in Trafalgar Square

When
8 February 1886
Where
Trafalgar Square
Part of
The West End Riots in London follow a Trafalgar Square meeting

The Social Democratic Federation held a counter-demonstration in Trafalgar Square against a Fair Trade League meeting on 8 February 1886.

This event triggered the disorders in the West End. The square, a significant landmark since the 1200s, was the site of this political gathering which led to the rioting.

Sources

  1. West End Riots Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
  2. Trafalgar Square Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23

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