The Transnational World of Richard Jones, 1835–1842
The Transnational World of Richard Jones, 1835–1842
This chapter uses the capture and imprisonment of Richard Jones, a key Ribbon society leader, to frame the increasing cross-Irish Sea connections of Ribbonism. By the 1830s Ribbonmen in Ireland frequently corresponded with Ribbonmen in Liverpool, Manchester, Edinburgh, and various other British towns and cities and members criss-crossed the Irish Sea on a regular basis. Some simply sought employment in Britain; others required sanctuary whilst in flight from the authorities in Ireland. Ribbon leaders—including Jones—travelled to Liverpool to meet with fellow Ribbonmen and Scottish- and English-based delegates made regular trips back home to attend national meetings. Britain was an integral component of the Ribbon system.
Keywords: Transnational migration, Trade unionism, Dublin, Liverpool, Billy Welters, Northerns, Widgeons
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