On the night of 22 june 1833, when the watermen heard that the Pier Bill had been passed, they angrily attacked the temporary jetty at the Town Quay and the local militia were brought in to break up the riot.
On the night of 22 june 1833, when the watermen heard that the Pier Bill had been passed, they angrily attacked the temporary jetty at the Town Quay and the local militia were brought in to break up the riot.