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.
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Sunday, 11 December 2011
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
7th December 1811: Frame-breaking in more than one County
The night of Saturday 7th December saw attacks mounted by Luddites in both Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire.
In Nottinghamshire, 6 frames were broken at Bulwell and 4 at Arnold.
In Derbyshire, Luddites were active breaking 10 frames at Pentrich, 3 at Swanwick and 2 at Riddings.
In Nottinghamshire, 6 frames were broken at Bulwell and 4 at Arnold.
In Derbyshire, Luddites were active breaking 10 frames at Pentrich, 3 at Swanwick and 2 at Riddings.
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