Rebecca Riots
May 13, 1839 – 1843
Farmers in South and Mid Wales, often dressed as women, destroyed tollgates in protest against tolls and rural poverty. The protests led to reform of the toll roads.
Rebecca RiotsMay 13, 1839 – 1843
Farmers in South and Mid Wales, often dressed as women, destroyed tollgates in protest against tolls and rural poverty. The protests led to reform of the toll roads.