Canvas Print : Great hop-pickers demonstration 1908
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Great hop-pickers demonstration 1908
Dense crowds in Trafalgar square, demonstrating against a threatened industry of foreign hop imports, large crowds gathered in Trafalgar Square, London, estimated forthy to fifty thousand people.
May 1908
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Media ID 14249973
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Banners Crowds Demonstrating Demonstration Demonstrations Growers Growing Hoppers Hops Pickers Strike Strikes Trafalgar
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "Great hop-pickers demonstration 1908" by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph captures the essence of a bygone era as an estimated forty to fifty thousand people gathered in Trafalgar Square, London, to demonstrate against the threat of foreign hop imports. The intricate details and vivid colors come alive on our high-quality canvas, making it a stunning addition to any room in your home or office. Let this historical piece spark conversation and inspire reflection on the rich history of our communities. Order your Media Storehouse Canvas Print today and bring a piece of the past into your present.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In May 1908, Trafalgar Square in London became the epicenter of a significant demonstration as an estimated forty to fifty thousand people gathered to voice their concerns over a looming threat to the hop-picking industry. Hop-pickers and growers, who had long relied on the domestic production of hops for their livelihoods, feared that an influx of foreign imports would render their industry obsolete. The large crowds, consisting of workers and their families, came together in a show of solidarity to demand protectionist policies that would safeguard their jobs and the future of hop growing in Britain. The demonstration was a powerful display of grassroots activism, with participants carrying banners that read "Save British Hops" and "British Hops or Foreign Beer." The event was a pivotal moment in the history of the British hop industry, which had been facing increasing competition from European producers. The demonstration brought attention to the plight of the hop-pickers and growers and put pressure on the government to take action. The scene captured in this photograph from the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans Prints Online is a testament to the power of collective action and the determination of workers to protect their livelihoods and their industry. The dense crowds in Trafalgar Square, with their determined expressions and raised fists, convey a sense of urgency and resolve. The demonstration was a turning point in the fight for the survival of the British hop industry and a reminder of the importance of worker solidarity and activism. The event also highlighted the broader issue of the impact of globalization on domestic industries and the need for government intervention to protect the interests of workers and domestic producers. The demonstration in Trafalgar Square was a powerful reminder of the potential for collective action to bring about change and to shape the future of industries and communities.
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