Soldiers firing at rioters in Glasgow over revenue duty that was imposed on beer in 1723. The nine killed and many wounded enflamed passions, the rioters drove them out and the troops took refuge in Dunbarton Castle.

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Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
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