Abstract
R. E. W. AND FRANCIS R. MADDISON, in their article on ‘Joseph Priestley and the Birmingham riots’* rightly draw attention to the vindictiveness with which he, no less than his fellow sufferers, was pursued. They also point out that ‘when the riots broke out a certain Mr Hill, with some companions, all members of Priestley’s congregation, repaired to Dr Priestley’s house, which they offered to defend against the mob. To their sore disappointment their services were declined. The Doctor had scruples as to the lawfulness of withstanding a religious prosecution by force’.
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