The Swing Riots

Poverty, desperation and discontent were rife in the agricultural areas of England. Following years of war, high taxes, high rents, low wages, and poor harvests, by late 1830 the agricultural labourers (without trade unions to represent them) had had enough.

They were literally heading for the brink of starvation. With fewer jobs, lower wages and no prospect of improving conditions, the threshing machine provided a ready target for their anger. The scene was set for protest.

Here's the story of just a few of those brave enough to stand up for thier future's, and what happened next.

THIS PODCAST

This particular episode is a podcast exclusive. Most of the shows have been broadcast first on Bradley Stoke Radio, in Bristol, England.

If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.com

Some more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic.com, search for The Backtracker History Show, and you’ll find lots of things to choose from.

So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.

CONTACT ME…

Email: info@backtracker.co.uk

Facebook: @BackTrackerUK

Instagram: @backtrackeruk

Twitter: @BackTrackerUK

SOURCES

www.fachrs.com/swing/swingbook.htm

"The home of the rick burner" - Punch 1844

An optional CD contains 3, 521 searchable surnames.www.fachrs.com/swing/SwingCD.htm

UK Parliment

Calcraft: Volume 3 - Multiple Hangings by Ivan Sage

Sound Effects by zapsplat.com

First background music by Reely Jiggered

Intro music by The Model Folk

© THE BACKTRACKER HISTORY SHOW 2021