I recall reading in a book (I think it was a Churchill biography) about a protest in the early 20th century in which a bunch of striking union workers (maybe coal miners) were marching through London and came to Downing Street. They turned to head to 10 Downing, which was guarded by one sole policemen, and things looked like they would get ugly.
But just then, a few soldiers from the Household Cavalry next door rode over, dismounted, and drew their swords. The protestors yelled a bit but no one dared to advance.
Does anyone know which book this was in (and what page) or have a site that has more details about this event?
2007-02-11
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