The Ely and Littleport riots, also known as the Ely riots or Littleport riots, occurred between 22--24 May 1816 in Littleport, Cambridgeshire, against a background of high unemployment and rising grain costs; not dissimilar to unrest throughout England following the Napoleonic Wars.
The riots were caused by high unemployment and rising grain costs, much like the general unrest which spread throughout England following the Napoleonic Wars. The Ely and Littleport riots, also known as the Ely riots or Littleport riots, occurred between 22--24 May 1816 in Littleport, Cambridgeshire.
The Ely and Littleport riots, also known as the Ely riots or Littleport riots, occurred between 22--24 May 1816 in Littleport, Cambridgeshire. The riots were caused by high unemployment and rising grain costs, much like the general unrest which spread throughout England following the Napoleonic Wars.
The Ely and Littleport riots, also known as the Ely riots or Littleport riots, occurred between 22--24 May 1816 in Littleport, Cambridgeshire. The riots were caused by high unemployment and rising grain costs, much like the general unrest which spread throughout England following the Napoleonic Wars.