The Skilled Labourer by J. L. Hammond and Barbara Hammond. Edited by John Rule. Asa Briggs | Published in 31 May 1980 Popular Disturbances in England 1700-1870 John Stevenson To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.