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The Peterloo Massacre
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Callum & Neil
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Season 1
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On August 16th, 1819, tens of thousands of peaceful protestors gathered on St. Peter's Field in Manchester. Their goal? To demand reform, justice, and representation
What began as a call for democracy ended in tragedy—one of the bloodiest days in Britain's history. The Peterloo Massacre, as it came to be known, exposed the fragile line between power and the people, forever shaping the fight for civil rights.