The Preston Strike of 1842: England’s Workers Revolt

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Preston Strike of 1842, as well as why everyone needs a chance to be heard, that reading the Riot Act was a real thing, and how cicadas ruin everything. Information pulled from the following sources: 2019 Lancashire Post article by Henry Widdas 2015 Atlas Obscura article by Ella Morton 2011 Historical Trinkets post by Caz 2002 The Guardian article Almost History post Atlas Obscura The National Archives Visit Preston website Wikipedia Be sure to listen to and follow Darren from the Weird Darkness podcast. Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast. This month in honor of Pride, 100% of our TeePublic store proceeds will be donated to OutRight Action International, which fights for the rights of LGBTIQ people everywhere. Become a member on Buy Me A Coffee for as little as $1/month to support the show.  You can write to us at: Ye Olde Crime Podcast, PO Box 341, Wyoming, MN 55092. Join the conversation over at the Cultiv8 Discord and join the Olde Crimers Cubby to chat with us and other listeners of the show. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Audible, or Goodpods! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices