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The Great Protectionist Meeting, in the Castle-Yard, Lincoln, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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The Great Protectionist Meeting, in the Castle-Yard, Lincoln, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Protectionist Meeting, in the Castle-Yard, Lincoln, 1850....a meeting of the nobility, gentry, farmers, merchants, and others, of the county of Lincoln, convened by the High Sheriff, in compliance with a numerously signed requisition, ...to take into consideration the present depressed state of the agricultural and other branches of native industry...The greatest number of present at any period of the day was probably from 10, 000 to 12, 000, among whom there were many agricultural labourers...Lincolnshire was entirely an agricultural county, possessing no large manufactures, and, therefore, the industrious labouring population were entirely dependent upon agriculture for their subsistence. No one would deny, not even the most staunch friends of Free Trade, that great distress existed, not only in the town of Lincoln, but in all the villages throughout the county'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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The Great Protectionist Meeting in the Castle-Yard, Lincoln, 1850, is an intriguing snapshot of a pivotal moment in the history of Lincolnshire and the broader agricultural industry of England. The image captures a large crowd of individuals gathered in the Castle-Yard of Lincoln, a meeting convened by the High Sheriff in response to a requisition signed by the nobility, gentry, farmers, and merchants of the county. The purpose of the meeting was to address the depressed state of agriculture and native industry, a concern shared by many in the community as the county, known for its agricultural production, faced significant distress. The photograph is estimated to have been taken during the height of the meeting, with an estimated attendance of between 10,000 and 12,000 people. Among the crowd, one can see a diverse representation of the population, including agricultural laborers, who were entirely dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods. Lincolnshire, at the time, had no significant manufacturing sector, making the situation even more pressing for the laboring population. The meeting was not an isolated event, as the distress was not limited to Lincoln but was prevalent throughout the county. Even the most ardent supporters of Free Trade could not deny the existence of widespread hardship. The gathering in the Castle-Yard was a testament to the collective concern and determination of the community to find solutions to the challenges they faced in their agricultural industry. This powerful image offers a glimpse into the past, reminding us of the resilience and unity of communities in the face of adversity.
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