When the procession arrived at the Ely town boundary early in the morning of May 23rd. There they were met by a local magistrate, Mr Metcalfe who tried to stop them going any further. However, the men ignored him and marched to the White Hart Inn in Ely market place. Metcalfe was joined by two other magistrates, Ward and Law. After long talks, the magistrates agreed to the demands of the rioters including a statement that pardoned everyone who had taken part in the riots.Some of the Littleport men now returned back to their home town. The remaining rioters continued and demanded money from the rich of Ely.
Cambridge Record Office hold an original copy of the order shown here which was printed by the Ely magistrates ordering an increase in poor law allowances and a pardon for any taking part in the riots.
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Magistrates Statement of Pardon
