The Peasants' Revolt

Here is a good article from the Today Programme on the Peasants' Revolt. It tries to make parallels with today's popular anger towards politicians and the events of 1381. However, although the Credit Crunch has caused many problems, it cannot compare to the economic and social devastation of the Black Death. Wat Tyler's mob were eventually defeated and King Richard II survived the crisis, but it took six months to calm the rest of the country.