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Socialist Meeting, East End, London
The Socialist Sunday Meetings in the East End, London. We see a comparative view of Dod Street on a normal Sunday, compared with the same street during the socialist demonstration of Sunday, September 27th, 1885. The demonstration was for the right to free speech. Date: 1885
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Media ID 32250618
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1885 27th Crowds Demonstration Demonstrations Free Marches Meeting Protest Protests Rallies Rally Socialism Socialist Socialists Speech Sunday
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step into history with our captivating Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring the iconic image "Socialist Meeting, East End, London" by ILN - Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the powerful contrast between a typical Sunday in the East End and the electrifying energy of a socialist demonstration. This evocative poster transport you back in time, offering a unique glimpse into the past and a fascinating insight into historical events. Perfect for adding character to any room or as a thought-provoking conversation starter, our high-quality poster prints are sure to make a statement in your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This comparative view of Dod Street in the East End of London showcases a stark contrast between a typical Sunday and a day of Socialist demonstrations. On a normal Sunday, the street is quiet and peaceful, with children playing in the streets and adults going about their daily business. However, on September 27th, 1885, the scene transformed as thousands of Socialists gathered for a rally in support of the right to free speech. The photograph, taken by the Illustrated London News, captures the intensity and passion of the demonstration. The crowd, estimated to number over 10,000 people, is seen marching down the street, carrying banners and flags that read "Free Speech for the Workmen" and "No Taxation Without Representation." The atmosphere is electric, with the air filled with the sound of passionate speeches and the rhythmic beat of drums. The Socialist Sunday Meetings in the East End were a regular occurrence during the 1880s, and this particular demonstration came in response to the arrest of several Socialist leaders, including Keir Hardie and William Morris, for speaking in Hyde Park without a permit. The demonstration was a significant moment in the history of the British Socialist movement, and marked a turning point in the fight for workers' rights and the right to free speech. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the power of collective action and the enduring spirit of those who fought for social justice and equality in the face of adversity.
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