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"Nottingham's Dairy Rebellion: The Cheese Riot of 1766"
Generated on April 21, 2026
TLDR In 1766, locals in Nottingham rioted over high curd costs during a food shortage; this infamous dairy protest even led to army intervention and annual festivities that re-enact its most memorable act.
Timestamped Summary
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In Nottingham, England, 1766 witnessed a cheese riot as locals protested the high cost of curds and whey in their town.
01:31
Amidst harsh weather and fluctuating conditions, Nottingham's cheese riot erupted over curd costs in 1766.
02:56
In 1766 amidst a poor harvest and famine elsewhere, Nottingham's cheese riot broke out at its annual goose fair due to rising curd costs.
04:12
In Nottingham during food shortages and high prices in 1766, locals rioted over cheese sellouts.
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During Nottingham's food crisis in 1766, locals rioted against Lincolnshire merchants for cheese sellouts and even used stolen wheels to attack the mayor.
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In Nottingham during the cheese riot, armed mobs attacked warehouses and jails over stolen dairy products until army intervention dispersed them.
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The Great Nottingham Cheese Riot of 1766 remains England's most notorious dairy-related uprising, with its anniversary celebrated by recreating the Lord Mayor being rolled in cheese.
