Fenian Ambush, Manchester red plaque

Manchester, Cheshire East, England, United Kingdom

Fenian Ambush (September 1867) Site of the rescue of two Fenian prisoners. Following the shooting of a policeman three of the rescuers were executed at the last public hanging in the Manchester area (November 1867).

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