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Bristol Riots: The Burning of the New Gaol, 1832 (oil on paper)
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Bristol Riots: The Burning of the New Gaol, 1832 (oil on paper)
2829295 Bristol Riots: The Burning of the New Gaol, 1832 (oil on paper) by Pyne, James Baker (1800-70); 8.8x13.2 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: The Bristol Riots of 1831 took place after the House of Lords rejected the second Reform Bill, which aimed to get rid of some of the rotten boroughs. Local magistrate Sir Charles Wetherell, a strong opponent of the Bill, visited Bristol to open the new Assize Courts, on 29 October, and an angry mob chased him to the Mansion House in Queen Square. The rioters numbered about 500 or 600 young men and continued for three days, during which the palace of Robert Gray the Bishop of Bristol, the Mansion House, and private homes and property were looted and destroyed, along with demolition of much of the gaol. Four rioters killed; and four men hanged despite a petition of 10, 000.); eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Purchased, 1921.; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22716704
© Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives Purchased, 1921. / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures the intense and chaotic scene of the Bristol Riots in 1832. Painted by James Baker Pyne, it showcases the burning of the New Gaol amidst a backdrop of nightfall, smoke, and glowing flames. The riots erupted as a result of the House of Lords' rejection of the second Reform Bill, which aimed to eliminate corrupt electoral practices. The image depicts Queen Square engulfed in unrest, with an angry mob pursuing local magistrate Sir Charles Wetherell. Over three days, around 500 to 600 young men unleashed their fury upon Bristol's streets. Private homes, properties, and even Bishop Robert Gray's palace were looted and destroyed during this period. The rioters' actions also led to significant damage to the gaol itself; much of it was demolished amid this fiery uprising for political reform. Tragically, four rioters lost their lives during these events while four others were hanged despite a petition signed by over 10,000 people. This painting not only provides us with a dramatic visual representation but also serves as a historical record that sheds light on an important moment in British social history. It symbolizes both the fervent desire for change among certain segments of society and highlights how political tensions can escalate into violent uprisings that leave lasting scars on communities like Bristol.
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