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"Keir Hardie: A Visionary Leader and Champion of Equality" In the early 20th century, amidst a sea of political turmoil

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Keir Hardie giving a speech
Keir Hardie (1856-1915), founder of the Labour party, addressing suffragettes at a free speech meeting

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Keir Hardie addressing suffragettes at Trafalgar Square
Keir Hardie (1856-1915), founder of the Labour party, addressing suffragettes at a free speech meeting in 1908 - Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) and Elizabeth Wolstenholme Elmy (1834-1913)

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Portrait photograph of James Keir Hardie. Scottish socialist and labour leader

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James Keir Hardie / Postcd
JAMES KEIR HARDIE British labour leader and politician

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James Keir Hardie / Vanity
JAMES KEIR HARDIE British labour leader and politician, looking rather scruffy

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James Keir Hardie
Photograph of James Keir Hardie (1856-1915), Scottish Labour leader and politician

Background imageKeir Collection: James Keir Hardie and Jean Jaures

James Keir Hardie and Jean Jaures
James Keir Hardie (1856-1915), Scottish Labour leader and politician with Jean Jaures of the French Socialist Part (left)

Background imageKeir Collection: Keir Hardie gives a speech in Trafalgar Square, London, 2 August 1914, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Keir Hardie gives a speech in Trafalgar Square, London, 2 August 1914, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Keir Hardie speaking at a peace rally in Trafalgar Square, London, 2 August 1914, (1933). James Keir Hardie (1856-1915) was a Scottish trade unionist and founder member of the Labour Party

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Suffragettes and Dog Cur Hardy. Suffragettes and a dog nicknamed Cur Hardy, a reference to Keir Hardie, the labour Politician and intimate friend of Sylvia Pankhurst. Date: circa 1908

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Members of the new house of commons 1900
A section of 16 members of the new house of commons (1900). Notable newcomers to the House of Commons included Winston Churchill

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Keir Hardie, socialist politician, giving a speech, London
James Keir Hardie (1856-1915), Scottish socialist politician and labour leader, a founder of the Independent Labour Party and of the British Labour Party

Background imageKeir Collection: Keir Hardie, socialist politician, as a young man

Keir Hardie, socialist politician, as a young man
James Keir Hardie (1856-1915), Scottish socialist politician and labour leader, a founder of the Independent Labour Party and of the British Labour Party. Seen here as a young man. Date: circa 1880s

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Keir Hardie James 1856 1915 Scottish Socialism
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Background imageKeir Collection: James Keir Hardie, Scottish Labour politician

James Keir Hardie, Scottish Labour politician
Caricature, James Keir Hardie, Scottish Labour politician. 1893

Background imageKeir Collection: Sir W Stirling Maxwell of Keir, Baronet, Lord Rector of the University of Edinburgh (engraving)

Sir W Stirling Maxwell of Keir, Baronet, Lord Rector of the University of Edinburgh (engraving)
1626051 Sir W Stirling Maxwell of Keir, Baronet, Lord Rector of the University of Edinburgh (engraving) by English School

Background imageKeir Collection: Keir Hardie addressing the first womens suffrage demonstration, London, 19 May 1906

Keir Hardie addressing the first womens suffrage demonstration, London, 19 May 1906
Keir Hardie addressing the first womens suffrage demonstration, Trafalgar Square, London, 19 May 1906. Hardie (1856-1915) was a Scottish trade unionist

Background imageKeir Collection: Keir Hardie speaking at a peace rally in Trafalgar Square, 2nd August, 1914. Artist

Keir Hardie speaking at a peace rally in Trafalgar Square, 2nd August, 1914. Artist
Keir Hardie speaking at a peace rally in Trafalgar Square, London, 2 August, 1914. James Keir Hardie (1856-1915) was a Scottish trade unionist and politician

Background imageKeir Collection: (James) Keir Hardie, Scottish-born British trade unionist and Labour politician, 1903

(James) Keir Hardie, Scottish-born British trade unionist and Labour politician, 1903. A founder member of the Labour Party

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The Terrace - Houses of Parliament
The Terrace - Palace of Westminster - painting by Emily Maria Eardley Childers (18661922), known as Milly Childers. (from left): William Harcourt, James Keir Hardie, Benjamin Stone, Edward Grey

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William Stirling-Maxwell
Sir William Stirling-Maxwell of Keir (1818 - 1878) writer; Lord Rector of the University of Edinburgh

Background imageKeir Collection: Suffragette Jigsaw Puzzle Forcible Feeding

Suffragette Jigsaw Puzzle Forcible Feeding
A suffragette jigsaw puzzle, based on a contemporary print, showing John Bull being fed by force. He is surrounded by a number of prominent political figures including Prime Minister Asquith

Background imageKeir Collection: Keir Hardie speaking in Trafalgar Square, London, WW1

Keir Hardie speaking in Trafalgar Square, London, WW1
James Keir Hardie (1856-1915), Scottish socialist politician and Labour leader, speaking to a crowd of people in Trafalgar Square, London, on the outbreak of the First World War. Date: August 1914

Background imageKeir Collection: Sir George Stirling

Sir George Stirling
SIR GEORGE STIRLING of Keir Date: 1615 - 1667

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Source Size = 2692 x 2832
Sir W. Stirling Maxwell of Keir, Bart. Lord Rector of the University of Edinburgh, 1871

Background imageKeir Collection: JAMES KEIR HARDIE (1856-1915). British labor leader and politician

JAMES KEIR HARDIE (1856-1915). British labor leader and politician

Background imageKeir Collection: James Keir Hardie address at Trafalgar Square

James Keir Hardie address at Trafalgar Square
James Keir Hardie (1856-1915), Scottish Labour leader and politician, addresses a crowd including suffragettes at Trafalgar Square

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Keir Hardie at a suffragette meeting
James Keir Hardie (1856-1915), Scottish Labour leader and politician giving a speech in Trafalgar Square, London

Background imageKeir Collection: James Keir Hardie / Photo

James Keir Hardie / Photo
JAMES KEIR HARDIE British labour leader and politician

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Labour Party
Photograph showing early members of Labour Party. The first Labour government was formed in January 1924 by J.Ramsay Macdonald (1866-1937 and shown here in the front row, second from left)


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"Keir Hardie: A Visionary Leader and Champion of Equality" In the early 20th century, amidst a sea of political turmoil, Keir Hardie emerged as a beacon of hope for the working class. With his powerful oratory skills, he captivated audiences across London, leaving an indelible mark on history. One such moment was when Keir Hardie fearlessly stood before a crowd at Trafalgar Square, addressing suffragettes who fought tirelessly for women's rights. His words echoed through the square, igniting passion and inspiring change. A portrait photograph captures James Keir Hardie's determined gaze - a testament to his unwavering commitment to social justice, and is in this image that we see the face of resilience and determination. As young man James Keir Hardie embarked on his journey towards socialism; little did he know that one day he would become an influential figure in British politics. He navigated through obstacles with grace and conviction, earning him respect from both allies and adversaries alike. The meeting between James Keir Hardie and Jean Jaures marked a historic alliance between two great minds striving for equality. Their collaboration symbolized unity among socialist leaders across borders – transcending national boundaries in pursuit of common goals. In 1900, as members of the new House of Commons took their seats, there was one name that resonated above all others – Keir Hardie. His presence brought hope to those who had long been marginalized by society's inequalities. London became witness to countless speeches delivered by this charismatic socialist politician named Keir Hardie. Each word spoken carried immense weight as it challenged societal norms and called for transformative change. Looking back at his early years reveals glimpses into the making of a revolutionary leader. Even then, as a young man full of dreams and aspirations, Keir Hardie possessed an unyielding spirit that would shape generations to come.