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The Pentrich Rising

Pentrich, Derbyshire

A rising stirred up by a government spy.

In June 1817, Jeremiah Brandreth led around 300 men from Pentrich to march on Nottingham, believing a national rising was under way. It was not.

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When
June 1817
Where
53.0750, -1.4150
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A trail around Pentrich and South Wingfield marks the route.

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