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Lace riot walk

In August 1842 workers in Chard’s lace factories revolted against the harsh working conditions and lack of pay. Many were on the point of starvation.

 

This walking audio tour takes you through the social pressures of the time and tells the story of the mill strikes. It shares how the owners and authorities attempted to stamp out the protests.

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Bench 1 The Guildhall

Lace Riot Walk - Bench No. 1

Bench No. 1 - Facing Fore Street

Bench 2 Holyrood Street

Lace Riot Walk - Bench No. 2

Bench No. 2 - Holyrood Street

Bench 3 Holyrood Mill

Lace Riot Walk - Bench No. 3

Bench No. 3 - The Holyrood Lace Mill

Bench 4 Crowshute Link

Lace Riot Walk - Bench No. 4

Bench No. 4 - With the pond on the right.

Bench 5 The Museum

Lace Riot Walk - Bench No. 5

Bench No. 5 - High Street

Bench 6 The Choughs

Lace Riot Walk - Bench No. 6

Bench No. 6 - Choughs Inn

Bench 7 The Phoenix

Lace Riot Walk - Bench No. 7

Bench No. 7 - The Phoenix

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