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KQ7 - China
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What was the population of Merthyr in 1750, 1851 and 1861?
1750:
400
1851:
46,378
1861:
51,949
In what four years was there an outbreak of cholera in Merthyr?
1832
1849
1854
1866
By what percentage were wages cut by in Merthyr during times of depression?
40%
In what year was the truck system illegalised?
1832
How many prostitutes were operating in Merthyr in 1839-1840?
Over 60
What was the nickname given to child thieves and pickpockets who were supervised by gang masters?
Rodnies
How many criminals were arrested in Merthyr between May 1846 and May 1847?
Over 50
In what year was the Ceffyl Pren used in China to punish Anne Harman for being unfaithful?
1834
In what three years did rioting break out in Merthyr?
1800
1816
1831
In what year did the Merthyr Rising occur?
1831
How many puddlers were laid off by William Crawshay which led to the Merthyr Rising?
84
When was the Glamorganshire County Constabulary formed?
October 1841
How many men were in the Glamorganshire police force and how many of these were assigned to Merthyr and Dowlais?
34
and
12
When was the Merthyr Tydfil Borough Police Force set up?
September 1908