QSR1829/431

Examination of John Williams of Luton, builder and special constable: on 5 November, saw a firebrand thrown over a thatched building near the Red Cow. Saw Dr Waller and "prisoner" Dawson struggling on the edge of a ditch. Went to Waller's assistance and took him away; Dawson attempted to get Williams by the legs "to throw me up". "There was a disposition to be riotous during the whole of the evening. Stones were frequently thrown at the special constables and vitriol thrown over the clothes of several of them".

9 November 1829

From: 1829 To: 1829

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Williams, John,
Waller, Thomas,
Dawson, James

LUTON, builder, special constables, Luton Red Cow, arson, assault, rioting, fireworks