Peterloo demonstration, blue plaque in Middleton

Plaque name
Peterloo demonstration
Type
Blue commemorative plaque
Area
Middleton
Address
69 Morton Street, Middleton M24 6AX
Description
The Middleton contingent congregated here in Barrowfield and marched to St Peter's Field in Manchester led by Sam Bamford. The meeting, popularly known as 'Peterloo Massacre', was in support of the vote for the working classes. 16 Middleton people were injured in the demonstration
Years marked
1819