Gordon Riots, Newgate Prison, London mb-height 4121 On the right a woman

On the right a woman is bringing a large bowl

Four elevations of Leadenhall Street

The statue was erected in Hyde Park in honour of the Duke of Wellington

Quaker and philanthropist of the latter part of the 18th century

Gordon Riots, Newgate Prison, London mb-height 4121 On the right a womanView of rioters setting fire to Newgate Prison, London, 1780 and burning Mr Akerman's furniture. In the crowd on the right a flag is held with the writing 'No Popery' on it. This riot formed part of the Gordon Riots. Lord George Gordon, a retired navy lieutenant, was strongly opposed to proposals for Catholic Emancipation. On 2nd June, 1780, Gordon led a crowd of 50,000 people to the House of Commons to present a petition for the repeal of the 1778