The “Manchester Martyrs”
Above : The Manchester Martyrs Clerkenwell Explosion.—Two of the Fenian leaders named Kelly and Deasy had been arrested in Manchester. As they were being conveyed to Salford gaol, an attack was made on the prison van by a band of Fenians (September, 1867) The prisoners were rescued, and not recaptured, but several of the assailants [...]
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