'Riot' : The Bristol Bridge Massacre of 1793

Michael Manson's 'RIOT!' illuminates a darker
moment in Bristol's History.
Set against a backdrop of massive social and political
change 'RIOT!' vividly recreates the dreadful sequence
of events that led to The Bristol Bridge Massacre - one of
the worst civilian massacres of 18th century Britain.
Compellingly written and meticulously researched
'RIOT!' chronicles events in Bristol during the pivotal
year of 1793. It was a time of financial crisis, civic
corruption and public protest.