Here is the actual record of the trial of Thomas Spooner for taking part in an industrial dispute. He joined a picket of Samuel Walker’s cutlery grinding works in Sheffield. Spoiler alert – the verdict comes on the first page, not at the end! The trial judgement is half-way down the page marked 86, followed by the court record beginning with the fancy “And”. The accused are listed in the margin.
Clearly runs in the family, given that I am on strike today! xxx
I will try to keep the peace for two years (can’t promise!) xxx
Don’t you dare! Disturb the peace as much as you can!!!!!!!