In somewhat of a last hurrah for this phase of Midlands Luddism, several villages in 2 counties were attacked in the same night.
In Derbyshire, 2 frames were broken at Taghill, near Heanor.
In Nottinghamshire, 1 frame was broken at Bobbers Mill, 1 frame at Basford & 5 were broken at Burton Joyce.
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Sunday, 11 December 2011
11th December 1811: More frame-breaking in Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire
On the evening of Wednesday the 11th December, 'several' frames were broken at Ripley in Derbyshire and 1 at Burton Joyce in Nottinghamshire.
The Derby Mercury of 12th December reported that many frames had been broken during the week at Ilkeston (30 frames), Makeney, Heage, Holbrook, Crich, Swanwick & Riddings.
The Derby Mercury of 12th December reported that many frames had been broken during the week at Ilkeston (30 frames), Makeney, Heage, Holbrook, Crich, Swanwick & Riddings.
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