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Chartist Excitement, the Police Force in Bonner s-Fields, on Monday Last (engraving)
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Chartist Excitement, the Police Force in Bonner s-Fields, on Monday Last (engraving)
XJF2920862 Chartist Excitement, the Police Force in Bonner s-Fields, on Monday Last (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In 1848 Chartists met at Bishop Bonners Park (near Victoria Park) intending to march on Parliament.
After speeches, arrests were made for sedition, punished by imprisonment and transportation. The police were accused of being heavy-handed.
); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12794223
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This engraving titled "Chartist Excitement, the Police Force in Bonner's Fields, on Monday Last" captures a significant moment in history. The image depicts an intense scene during the Chartist movement of 1848, where Chartists gathered at Bishop Bonners Park with intentions to march on Parliament. As passionate speeches echoed through the air, tensions rose and arrests were made for sedition. The artwork sheds light on the heavy-handedness of the police force as they confronted the demonstrators. Accusations of brutality were leveled against them, highlighting a clash between authority and those fighting for their rights. This powerful visual serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by working-class individuals during this political movement. The Chartist movement aimed to secure civil rights and suffrage for all British citizens through enfranchisement and universal suffrage. It was a mass meeting that rallied people around their shared desire for reform and equal voting rights. Located in London's Tower Hamlets district near Victoria Park, Bishop Bonners Park became synonymous with this pivotal moment in history. The print not only immortalizes this historic event but also symbolizes the ongoing fight for political change and social justice. This evocative artwork is part of a private collection and is available via Fine Art Finder from www. bridgemanimages. com. Its significance lies not only within its historical context but also as an enduring testament to human resilience in pursuit of equality and democratic ideals.
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