Unions Collection (page 5)

Boys Band, Wigmore Schools, West Midlands
The Boys Band at the Walsall and West Bromwich District School on Pennyhill Lane, Wigmore. They are in uniform, holding their instruments on the steps of the building

Four young inmates, Wigmore Schools, West Midlands
Four young inmates (two boys and two girls) at the Walsall and West Bromwich District School on Pennyhill Lane, Wigmore. The boys are in band uniform and hold a trumpet or cornet

Group of girls at Wigmore Schools, West Midlands
A large group of girls at the Walsall and West Bromwich District School on Pennyhill Lane, Wigmore. They are sitting on a grassy bank wearing identical smock dresses, pinafores and straw hats

Ashford Schools, Surrey
Located on Woodthorpe Road, at Ashford, near Staines, Surrey, and opened in 1872 as the West London District School, it provided accommodation away from the workhouse for pauper children from

Pierrots at Langho Colony, Ribblesdale, Lancashire
The Blackwites pierrot troupe at the Langho Colony in 1925. The colony, at Langho in Ribblesdale, Lancashire, was set up in 1906 by the Chorlton

Central London District Schools, Hanwell, Middlesex
Entrance lodge of the Central London District Schools at Hanwell, Middlesex, also known as the Cuckoo Schools. A drinking fountain stands outside the gate

Union Demonstration
At the Salle Pilodo, France, a huge gathering of workers demand the right to form unions like they have in England

T. G. W. U Dress Party 1934
A fancy dress party at the Transport and General Workers Union convalescent home in Littleport, Cambridgeshire; who says trade unionists lack humour?

Working Mens Assoc
Certificate of membership of the International Working Mens Association signed by officers from Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and Poland as well as the United States

Land Congress
The first All-Russian Congress of Land is held at the House of the Unions, Moscow

May Day March - 1936
Workers organisations hold May Day celebrations in Hyde Park - London. This banner is for the Shoreditch Trades Council

Early Trade Union C1835
Initiation into a TRADE UNION - due to official hostility (unionists were perceived as revolutionaries) the earliest unions conducted themselves like secret societies

Striking masons meeting in a London pub
A committee meeting of striking masons held in a London pub

Union of Railwaymen
Members of the Bermondsey branch of the National Union of Railwaymen pose for a photograph with their Workers of the World Unite banner and their marching drums

Trades Unions Demo
TRADES UNION REFORM demonstration, London : the crowd in Waterloo Place

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"Unions: A Historical Tapestry of Solidarity and Progress" In this captivating image, we are transported back to the year 1889, where a vibrant scene unfolds before our eyes. The colour lithograph showcases members of the National Union, specifically gas workers and general labourers, as they gather together in unity. Their determination is palpable as they fight for fair wages and improved working conditions. Moving forward in time, we find ourselves at Market Hill and the former workhouse in Maldon. This location serves as a reminder of how they have played a pivotal role in advocating for social justice throughout history. From the gathering in 1832 to their presence at North Surrey District School in Upper Norwood, Surrey - these institutions stand testament to the power of collective action. As we delve further into this narrative, we encounter Langho Colony nestled within Ribblesdale, Lancashire. Here lies an embodiment of solidarity through shared resources and communal living arrangements – a testament to how they are foster not only economic equality but also create supportive communities. The historical significance continues with General Robert Lee and his staff depicted vividly amidst Gettysburg's landscape. This striking colour lithograph reminds us that even during times of conflict like the Civil War era, they were instrumental in protecting workers' rights amid chaos. Shifting gears geographically brings us to Wigmore Schools' main building located within West Midlands. This educational institution stands tall as a symbol of union-backed efforts towards providing quality education for all. Further south lies Ashford Residential School's entrance situated amidst picturesque surroundings in Surrey. It represents yet another facet where they have championed equal opportunities by ensuring access to education regardless of socio-economic backgrounds. Fast-forwarding several decades brings us closer to home with Shotton Works Demo C1972 – an iconic moment when workers united against injustice on their own doorstep.