Glasgow Weavers Riot After Their Wages Are Cut.

Taliesin Williams, born

First lighthouse in Scotland opened at Kinnaird Head, Fraserburgh

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Glasgow weavers riot after their wages are cut.

Glasgow Weavers Riot after a wage reduction, triggering unrest in the city. When magistrates arrive, they are met with bricks thrown by protesters. In response, soldiers open fire, killing six rioters and escalating tensions between authorities and the working class.