Merthyr Rising

The Merthyr Rising was a significant workers’ protest in 1831 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, where ironworkers and miners demanded better wages, working conditions, and political rights amid economic hardship. Tensions escalated into a strike and short-lived uprising, with protesters clashing with authorities, leading to several deaths and injuries. The event highlighted industrial-era labor struggles, emphasizing the need for social and political reforms. It remains an important symbol of Welsh working-class activism and the fight for workers' rights.