Fine Art Print : West End riots: mob in St James street, 1886
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West End riots: mob in St James street, 1886
A mob in St James Street, opposite the new university club. Following at an open air meeting of unemployed East End dock workers and artisans in Trafalgar Square, the people were stirred to violence following incendiary speeches, and rioted, causing havoc in the fashionable streets of the West End. Date: 1886
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Media ID 14395870
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1886 Demonstration Ducking Jun16 Riot Rioting Riots University Violence
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience history through the lens of a bygone era with our exclusive Fine Art Print of the West End Riots: Mob in St James Street, 1886. This powerful image, Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the intensity of an open-air meeting in Trafalgar Square, where unemployed East End dock workers and artisans gathered in protest. Witness the raw emotion and passion of the crowd as they make their voices heard in this striking, historically significant piece. Add this captivating print to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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 this striking image from 1886, a chaotic scene unfolds in the heart of London's West End, as a mob of angry demonstrators wreak havoc in the once fashionable streets surrounding St James Street. The photograph captures the moment of heightened tension, as the crowd, composed mainly of unemployed East End dock workers and artisans, gathers outside the New University Club, following an open-air meeting in Trafalgar Square. The day had begun with a peaceful demonstration in the square, where speakers had addressed the gathering, fueling the crowd's frustration and anger towards the government and the economic conditions that had left them jobless and destitute. As tempers flared, the situation quickly spiraled out of control, leading to widespread violence and destruction. The photograph offers a glimpse into the chaos that ensued, with the mob, now a dangerous and unruly force, clashing with the authorities and causing havoc in the streets. The image captures the raw emotion and intensity of the moment, as the crowd hurls objects and engages in acts of vandalism, while the police attempt to restore order. The scene in St James Street stands in stark contrast to the tranquil and elegant surroundings of the West End, highlighting the deep-rooted social and economic tensions that were simmering beneath the surface of Victorian London. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the turbulent history of the city and the struggles faced by its working-class population during this period.
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