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Revolution Society
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| Leader | Richard Price |
| Founded | 1788 |
| Dissolved | 1792 |
| Succeeded by | London Corresponding Society |
| Headquarters | London Tavern |
| Ideology | Radicalism Jacobinism |
| Political position | Left-wing |
| National affiliation | Radicals |
The London Revolution Society was a group formed in 1788. Its main goal was to celebrate 100 years since the Glorious Revolution of 1688. This event brought William III to the throne of England. The Revolution Society was one of several "radical" groups in Britain during the 1790s. Other similar societies also started in cities like Norwich.
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What Was the Revolution Society?
The Revolution Society was a group of people who wanted big changes in how Britain was governed. They were called "radicals" because they wanted to change things from the root. Many members also belonged to another group called the Society for Constitutional Information (SCI).
Who Joined the Society?
A lot of the members were English Dissenters and Unitarians. These were Christian groups who did not follow the official Church of England. Important members included Richard Price, Joseph Priestley, and Andrew Kippis.
Supporting the French Revolution
In July 1789, the Bastille prison fell in France. This event marked the start of the French Revolution. The London Revolution Society was very excited about this. They were the most outspoken radical group at that time.
The society met at the London Tavern. They strongly supported the changes happening in France. In November 1789, they even sent a message to the French National Assembly. This message helped inspire the creation of the first French Jacobin Club. Jacobins were a powerful political group during the French Revolution.
The Society's Later Years
The Revolution Society continued its activities from 1790 to 1792. However, after 1792, other groups became more active. The London Corresponding Society (LCS) became very important. It was one of the most influential and longest-lasting radical societies.
The London Revolution Society held its last meeting in 1792. Many of these radical groups stopped their activities after 1792. This was because the government became very strict. There were trials for people accused of trying to overthrow the government. Then, William Pitt the Younger, who was the Prime Minister, started the 1794 Treason Trials. Laws like the Seditious Meetings Act 1795 also made it harder for groups to meet and protest.
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