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Coventry Weavers' Riot mystery
Sarah Thornton from Brisbane, Australia, is related to Thomas Burbury, an apparent ringleader in the Coventry Weavers' Riot of 1831.
Sarah, a lawyer, researched Thomas's case and became suspicious of the verdict. She explained the case to BBC CWR's Vic Minett.
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