Gordon Riots, Newgate Prison, London mb-height 4121 After his execution

After his execution

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

Map of the River Thames from Tilbury to Westminster

on the east side of Stoke Newington Road

Four elevations of Leadenhall Street

Gordon Riots, Newgate Prison, London mb-height 4121 After his executionView 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