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1842 Workers Memorial.

Memorial to the four workers who were shot during the 1842 cotton strike.

Posted on 20th July 2007

Artist: Gordon Young
Title of the artwork: 1842 Workers Memorial
Street/Road: Lune Street
City/Town/Village: Preston
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR1

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arkangel says:

Do you know more about the story behind this incident? Who shot the strikers?

22nd July 10:14

bernieblac says:

As far as I know, The cotton workers were shot and killed by the 72nd Highlanders when the strike over poor working conditions turned into a riot.

23rd July 11:54

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