Dreadful Scene at Manchester Meeting of Reformers, Augt 16, 1819
Summary
View of the Peterloo massacre. Speakers assembled on raised platform in centre of image are being arrested. Yeomanry with swords raised riding through the crowds of people. People towards front of the image are on the ground being crushed or being wounded by the soldiers. Below each side is a key to the notable people within the scene. Below centre is a short description of the events of the day.
Object Name
Dreadful Scene at Manchester Meeting of Reformers, Augt 16, 1819
Creators Name
Date Created
27/09/1819
Dimensions
support: 27cm x 33cm
accession number
1981.227
Collection Group
Place of creation
United Kingdom
Support
paper
Medium
print