The Mankinholes Riot, November 1838, participants committed to York Castle
Author: Unknown
Date: 24 November 1838
Location: Todmorden
Format: Historical Account
Document ID: 102736
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The Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834 required the election of Boards of Guardians, the collection of a poor rate and the establishment of a workhouse, for each of the newly established unions of parishes and townships. In the Todmorden area, there was fierce opposition to the idea of introducing a workhouse and efforts were made to prevent both the election of Guardians and the collection of the poor rate.
The Mankinholes Riot of 16th November 1838 was the outcome of an attempt by constables Feather and King to seize goods from the home of William Ingham, the overseer for Langfield, who had refused to collect the poor rate and then failed to pay the fine imposed as a result.
This document tells us that men who had been identified by Constables Feather and King as participants in the Mankinholes Riot appeared before magistrates at the White Hart Inn, Todmorden, on Saturday November 24th 1838. Most were committed to York Castle and sent off that afternoon.
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