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The Nottingham Cheese Riot breaks out at the Goose Fair in Nottingham, UK, in response to the excessive cost of cheese.

Historical image related to The Nottingham Cheese Riot breaks out at the Goose Fair in Nottingham, UK, in response to the excessive cost of cheese. from October 2, 1766

Nottingham cheese riot

1766 riot over food prices in England

The Nottingham cheese riot, also known as the Great Cheese Riot, started on 2 October 1766 at the city's annual Goose Fair. Coming at a time of food shortages and rising foodstuff prices in England, violence broke out when city residents attempted to prevent Lincolnshire…
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October 2

Day of the year

October 2 is the 275th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 90 days remain until the end of the year.
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Nottingham Goose Fair

Travelling amusement fair in Nottingham, England

The Nottingham Goose Fair is an annual travelling funfair held at the Forest Recreation Ground in Nottingham, England, during the first week of October. Largely provided by travelling Showmen, it is one of four established fairs in the United Kingdom to carry the name, the…
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Nottingham

City and council area in Nottinghamshire, England

Nottingham ( NOT-ing-əm, is a city and unitary authority area in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, England. It is located 33 miles south-east of Sheffield and 45 miles north-east of Birmingham. Nottingham is the legendary home of Robin Hood and to the lace-making, bicycle and…
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