Glasgow weavers riot after their wages are cut. bricks were thrown at magistrates and soldiers then opened fire on the rioters, resulting in six being killed.

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Glasgow weavers riot after their wages are cut. Bricks were thrown at magistrates and soldiers then opened fire on the rioters, resulting in six being killed.

September 3rd, 1787

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