The Priestley Riots (also known as the Birmingham Riots of 1791) took place from 14 July to 17 July 1791 in Birmingham, England; the rioters' main targets...

Joseph Priestley FRS (/ˈpriːstli/; 24 March 1733 – 6 February 1804) was an English chemist, Unitarian, natural philosopher, separatist theologian, grammarian...

The Gordon Riots of 1780 were several days of rioting in London motivated by anti-Catholic sentiment. They began with a large and orderly protest against...

was the Priestley riots of 1791 in Birmingham itself that saw a decisive falling off of the society's spirit and activities. Joseph Priestley himself...

chronological list of known riots. 205–186 – BC The great revolt of Egypt against Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 48 BC – 47 BC – Riots during the Siege of Alexandria...

The Riot Act 1714 was introduced during a time of civil disturbance in Great Britain, including the Sacheverell riots of 1710, the Coronation riots of...

1714 coronation riots, which occurred on the day of George I's coronation, and the riots of 1715. In response, Parliament passed the Riot Act, which granted...

a reform congregation, but, after his home was burned down in the Priestley Riots, fled with his wife to America, where he became a leading figure in...

Great Britain for the production of maps. Translation of Voltaire Priestley Riots Champ de Mars massacre Declaration of Pillnitz July 8 – Austrian composer...

Atlantic slave trade and one in opposition to an inquiry into the Priestley Riots.: 40-44  After the 1792 parliamentary session ended in June, Jenkinson...