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Gas-Workers Meeting on Peckham Rye, Sunday Afternoon, 8 December (engraving)
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Gas-Workers Meeting on Peckham Rye, Sunday Afternoon, 8 December (engraving)
1596335 Gas-Workers Meeting on Peckham Rye, Sunday Afternoon, 8 December (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gas-Workers Meeting on Peckham Rye, Sunday Afternoon, 8 December. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 December 1889.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23072826
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Industrial Action Public Meetings Sunday Afternoon Peckham Rye
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This engraving, titled "Gas-Workers Meeting on Peckham Rye, Sunday Afternoon, 8 December" transports us back to a significant moment in history. The image captures the essence of a public gathering that took place in London during the 19th century. On this particular Sunday afternoon, crowds flocked to Peckham Rye to witness an important event - a meeting of gas-workers. The scene is bustling with energy and anticipation as workers from the gas industry gather together for what appears to be industrial action. Their united presence sends a powerful message of solidarity and determination. This illustration was originally featured in The Illustrated London News on 14 December 1889, providing readers with a visual representation of this historic occasion. The artist skillfully depicts the vastness of the crowd, emphasizing their sheer numbers and diversity. Men and women from all walks of life come together under one cause, highlighting the significance of their struggle against unfair working conditions or wages. As we gaze upon this print today, it serves as a reminder of the power that lies within collective action and unity. It allows us to reflect on past struggles for workers' rights while also acknowledging how far we have come since then. This remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images not only captures an important moment in time but also invites us to contemplate our own roles within society's ongoing fight for justice and equality.
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