On this day, 2 October 1766, the Great Cheese Riot of Nottingham, England began. Angry at the excessive price of cheese, a mob formed who seized it and began wheeling or carrying the cheeses away. The mayor attempted to restore order but was knocked down by a cheese.
Two or three of the crowd were arrested, so then the crowd attacked the building housing them until they were released. The army arrived the next day, but rioting and expropriations continued and were only put down the day after that.
Pictured: contemporary illustration of another food riot
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Funny you should mention Tillamook. A family picture. We’re cheese people from way back.
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