Prince Rupert won the Battle of Brentford a few miles west of this city. Bull-baiting was popular at Frost Fairs in this city, which was home to the Scriblerians. This city was especially affected by the eighteenth-century Gin Craze. Its official police was established in 1829, succeeding the (*) "Bow Street Runners," and was made of "Bobbies" or "Peelers." The anti-Catholic Gordon Riots took place in this city. Samuel Pe
Prince Rupert won the Battle of Brentford a few miles west of this city. Bull-baiting was popular at Frost Fairs in this city, which was home to the Scriblerians. This city was especially affected by the eighteenth-century Gin Craze. Its official police was established in 1829, succeeding the (*) "Bow Street Runners," and was made of "Bobbies" or "Peelers." The anti-Catholic Gordon Riots took place in this city. Samuel Pepys ["peeps"] was a diarist in this city who recorded an outbreak of Bubonic Plague. Much of it was destroyed in a 1666 fire that scorched St. Paul's Cathedral. For 10 points, name this capital of England.
Prince Rupert won the Battle of Brentford a few miles west of this city.
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