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List of riots in Leeds

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Throughout its history Leeds has had several riots, often recurring in the same areas.[citation needed] Below is a list of recorded riots that have taken place.[1] The most famous of these is perhaps the 1981 Chapeltown riot,[citation needed] which took place the same time as riots in London (Brixton), Birmingham (Handsworth) and Liverpool (Toxteth).

References

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  1. ^ "Riots in Leeds". Ford Maguire Society.
  2. ^ a b Libraries, Leeds (12 September 2019). "The Corn-price Riot of 1735 and the Turnpike Riot of 1753". The Secret Library | Leeds Libraries Heritage Blog. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Leeds Gas Riots". Leeds Museums & Galleries. Leeds City Council. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  4. ^ "London riots: the third night – Monday 8 August 2011". The Guardian. 8 August 2000. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
  5. ^ "Man shot in face in Leeds". Yorkshire Post. 9 August 2008. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
  6. ^ "Chapeltown shooting: Police tackle 'pockets of disorder'". BBC News. 9 August 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2011.