The Mankinholes Riot - witnesses at the trial in York, March 1839
Author: Unknown
Date: 11 March 1839
Location: Todmorden
Format: Historical Account
Document ID: 102746
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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 consists of a list of names of witnesses who went to York on March 11th 1839, ready for the trial of those alleged to have been involved in the Mankinholes Riot. There is also an indication of collection points. This document should be seen in conjunction with doc ID 102738
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