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Poster Print : Attercliffe By-election, 1909, election poster - huge public meeting for Joseph Pointer (1875 - 1914) (Labour Party candidate); (speakers include Ramsey McDonald), 1909
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Attercliffe By-election, 1909, election poster - huge public meeting for Joseph Pointer (1875 - 1914) (Labour Party candidate); (speakers include Ramsey McDonald), 1909
The Attercliffe by-election of 1909 resulted in the election of Sheffields first Labour Member of Parliament, Joseph Pointer. He served until in death in 1914.The other candidates were:s King-Farlow (Conservative), Richard Lambert (Liberal) and A Muir-Wilson (Independent Tariff Reform candidate).Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library MP 105 L
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Media ID 14042709
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Attercliffe Elections Joseph Political Politics Posters Labour Mcdonald Members Organisations Pointer Ramsey
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring an authentic election poster from the Attercliffe By-election of 1909. This historic poster showcases a massive public meeting for Joseph Pointer, the Labour Party candidate, held in Sheffield. Keen observers will note the presence of Ramsey McDonald among the esteemed speakers. Add a piece of British political history to your home or office decor with this captivating collectible. Order now and relive the excitement of the election that marked the first Labour Member of Parliament for Sheffield.
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.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 56.5cm (16.5" x 22.2")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a pivotal moment in Sheffield's political history - the Attercliffe By-election of 1909. The image showcases an impressive election poster, proudly displaying Joseph Pointer as the Labour Party candidate. A massive public meeting is taking place, with a sea of eager faces gathered to support their chosen representative. Joseph Pointer, a prominent figure in the Labour Party, was elected as Sheffield's first-ever Labour Member of Parliament through this by-election. His tenure lasted until his untimely death in 1914, leaving behind a legacy that would shape the city's political landscape for years to come. The photograph also reveals another influential speaker at this event - Ramsey McDonald. As one of the key figures within the Labour Party during this era, McDonald's presence adds significance and excitement to an already charged atmosphere. Competing against Pointer were formidable opponents: S. King-Farlow representing the Conservative party, Richard Lambert from the Liberal party, and A Muir-Wilson standing as an Independent Tariff Reform candidate. Preserved at Sheffield Local Studies Library MP 105 L, this historical artifact serves as a reminder of how politics has evolved over time and highlights the importance of grassroots movements like those led by Joseph Pointer and his fellow candidates.
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