Directory > Reference > Encyclopedias > Subject Encyclopedias > Spartacus Educational > London in the 19th Century 1831 Reform Riots Demonstrations and unrest after the passage of the Reform Bill in 1831. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONreform.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Cato Street Conspiracy Cross-linked description of a plot in 19th century England to assasinate a few cabinet members and overthrow the government. 1820 http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/PRcato.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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The Spa Fields Riots Cross-linked history of a radical, revolutionary group who plotted to overthrow the government in the early 1800s. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONspa.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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The Gordon Riots Demonstrations led by Lord George Gordon against idea of Catholic emancipation. July 1780 http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONgordon.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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St George's Fields Massacre Description of a demonstration to protest the arrest of John Wilkes for libel. 1768 http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONstgeorge.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Gin Riots Riots in London that resulted from the passage of the Gin Act, a tax on the beverage. 1743 http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONgin.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Corn Exchange Eighteenth century building which served as a market place for corn merchants. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONcorn.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Custom House History of the place where documents are brought to custom officials by shipping agents. Originally built in the 14th century, rebuilt in 1671 and 1715. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONcustom.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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East India Company Cross-linked description of the organization that was established in 1600 and given monopoly rights to bring goods from India. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONeast.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Royal Exchange Originally established in 1566, this gathering place of London merchants is the center of the country's industry. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONexchange.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Stock Exchange Brief history of the central hub in London for buying and selling of stock and raising of capital for new businesses. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONstock.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Bank of England Brief description and illustion of the Bank of England, established in 1694. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONbank.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Lloyd's of London Short history of an association of underwriters that still exists today. Est. 1771 http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONlloyds.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Billingsgate Market London fishmarket officially established by an Act of Parliament in 1698. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONbillingsgate.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Board of Trade Specialized department in London that oversees and regulates commerce. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONboard.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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West India Docks Description of a major dock in the East End of London, constructed from 1800-1802. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONdocks.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Bow Street Office Location of a court house in London which housed the city's first group of constables. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONbow.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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King's Bench Prison Much hated prison which, in the 1800s, was mainly used for debtors or for people been convicted of libel. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONkings.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Charing Cross Pillory The most famous pillory, or place of public punishment, in London. Circa 1700 http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONcharing.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Tyburn Tree Description and history of the site of the first permanent gallows in London and the main place for public executions until 1783. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONtyburn.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Old Bailey England's most important crown court. Originally established in 1539. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONold.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Fleet Prison History of a debtors' prison that could contain some 300 prisoners and their families. Described by Charles Dickens in his novel The Pickwick Papers. 1197-1846 http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONfleet.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Leadenhall Market Established in the 14th century, it was at the time one of the best places in London to buy meat, game, poultry and fish. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONleadenhall.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Newgate Prison Brief history of London's chief prison in the early 19th century. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONnewgate.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Coldbath Fields Prison Short description of an early "House of Correction" or prison in England. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONcoldbath.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Tower of London Short history of the London garrison originally started by William the Conqueror in 1078. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONtower.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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London County Council Created in 1889, it was the first metropolitan-wide form of general local government. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Plondon.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Royal Society of Arts The first organisation ever set up in Britain to benefit art, science, productivity and trade. Originally founded in 1754. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Jarts.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Royal Academy Founded in 1768 by a group of leading artists as a school to train artists in drawing, painting, sculpture and architecture. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Jacademy.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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House of Lords Cross-linked history of the upper house of Parliament in the United Kingdom. Generally made up of members of the nobility and high-ranking clergy. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Plords.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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House of Commons History of the lower house of Parliament in the United Kingdom. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/Pcommons.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Buckingham Palace Short history of the royal family's principal London residence. 1703-today http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/LONbuckingham.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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