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Constabulary guarding a government reporter at a plan of campaign meeting, Ireland, 1887
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Constabulary guarding a government reporter at a plan of campaign meeting, Ireland, 1887
Constabulary guarding a government reporter at a plan of campaign meeting, Ireland, 1887. The Plan of Campaign was a strategy adopted by the Irish National League in support of tenant farmers in their dispute against landlords during the so-called Irish Land War. Bad harvests in the mid 1880s had exacerbated the plight of the tenants and led to an upsurge in evictions. Sketches in Ireland. A print from The Illustrated London News, 8th January 1887
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Audience Banners Charles Stewart Charles Stewart Parnell Dadd Dais Eire Guarding Ireland Irish Law And Order Listening Meeting Parnell Platform Police Police Officer Policeman Political Event Political Party Print Collector9 Rally Reporter Speaking Speech Unrest Land War Metaphor
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This print captures a significant moment in Irish history. Taken in 1887, it depicts a constabulary guarding a government reporter at a plan of campaign meeting during the Irish Land War. The Plan of Campaign was an influential strategy devised by the Irish National League to support tenant farmers in their struggle against oppressive landlords. The image showcases the tense atmosphere surrounding this political event, with banners waving high and a large crowd gathered around a platform. The police officer stands stoically, symbolizing law and order amidst the unrest that plagued Ireland at the time. Intriguingly, we see men listening intently as another man passionately addresses them from the dais. This scene serves as both a metaphor for Ireland's fight for justice and an embodiment of occupation within its borders. The monochrome aesthetic adds depth to this historical snapshot, emphasizing its significance as an engraving from The Illustrated London News. It is fascinating how such prints were able to capture pivotal moments like these, preserving them for future generations. Ultimately, this print offers us a glimpse into 19th-century Ireland—a country grappling with social inequality and striving for change. It reminds us of the resilience and determination displayed by those who fought for justice during one of Ireland's most tumultuous periods.
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