Newport Rising

The Newport Rising was a significant protest in Wales on November 4, 1839, where thousands of working-class miners and their supporters marched to demand political reforms and better working conditions. When police tried to break up the demonstration, a violent confrontation occurred near Newport, resulting in several deaths and injuries. This event highlighted the anger of workers over unfair treatment and limited political rights. The Newport Rising is considered one of the last large-scale armed protests in Britain and signaled growing demands for democratic reform and social justice during the 19th century.