Historical eventJuly 191919

Luton Peace Day Riots

Following Peace Day celebrations marking the end of the First World War, English ex-servicemen unhappy with unemployment and other grievances rioted and burned down Luton Town Hall.

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When
Saturday, July 19 1919107 years ago
Category
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Era
20th century · 1910s
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Dates: From 1919.

What happened

Following Peace Day celebrations marking the end of the First World War, English ex-servicemen unhappy with unemployment and other grievances rioted and burned down Luton Town Hall.

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July 19 1919 — 107 years ago, on a Saturday.

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