Oldham Historical Research Group - William Rowbottom's Diary as published in the Oldham Standard 1787 to 1830

Oldham Historical Research Group

William Rowbottom's Diary as published in the Oldham Standard

From: GALLERY : A PICTORIAL BACKGROUND TO THE LIFE & TIMES OF WILLIAM ROWBOTTOM, circa 1757 - 1830

Bow Street and Police

'The Guillotine's Daily Toll : Girondins on their Way to Death'
From the painting by Piloty

During the French Revolution:

'The Girondins, at first allied with the Jacobins, were one of the chief revolutionary parties that arose during the Revolution, but whilst they had a part in the overthrow of the monarchy they had no share in the infamous September massacres. When the party was defeated in June 1793, many of their leaders and followers were led to the guillotine."

From: 'Harmsworth History of the World' Pub.1909

Gallery pages sourced & created by Sheila Goodyear.
William Rowbottom's Diary as published in the Oldham Standard - Transcribed by Mary Pendlbury & Elaine Sykes
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