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The village labourer, 1760-1832

Note 324 — Chapter VIII · AFTER SPEENHAMLAND

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The disturbances at Brandon ceased immediately on the concession of the demands of the rioters; flour was reduced to 2s. 6d. a stone, and wages were raised for two weeks to 2s. a head. The rioters were contented, and peace was restored.—Times, May 23, 1816.

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