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    #163: The Nottingham Cheese Riot

    November 15th, 2022 · 5 minutes

    In 1766, England was suffering from rising prices and food shortages. One day in October, violence broke out over cheese.

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    Nottingham cheese riot - Wikipedia
    Nottingham Goose Fair - Wikipedia
    1766 food riots - Wikipedia