Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Towns > The Hyde
Mounted police baton-charging marchers, Means Test protests, Hyde Park, London, 1932, (1933)
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Mounted police baton-charging marchers, Means Test protests, Hyde Park, London, 1932, (1933)
Mounted police baton-charging marchers, Means Test protests, Hyde Park, London, 1932, (1933). The National Hunger March of September to October 1932 was the largest of a series of hunger marches in Britain. The unemployment rate having reached 2, 750, 000, the 1932 National Unemployed Workers Movement organised Great National Hunger March against the Means Test, marching from the South Wales Valleys, Scotland and the North of England to Hyde Park in London. From " The Pageant of the Century". [Odhams Press Ltd, 1933]
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 19297153
© The Print Collector/Heritage Images
Attack Attacking Austerity Baton Charge Charging Crowds Demonstrating Demonstrator Demonstrators Employment Henry E Henry E White Henry Ewhite Hyde Park March Marching Mounted Police Odhams Press Ltd Oppression Police Police Officer Police Officers Protest Protest March Protesting Social Class Unemployed Unemployment Westminster London England White Henry E City Of Westminster Economics Great Depression Marcher Marchers Recession
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Ely
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Boroughs
> City of Westminster
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Police
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Sights
> Hyde Park
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Towns
> The Hyde
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Westminster
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> Scotland
> Posters
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> Scotland
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> Wales
> Posters
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful print captures a significant moment in history - the mounted police baton-charging marchers during the Means Test protests in Hyde Park, London, in 1932. The National Hunger March of September to October that year marked a turning point as it became the largest of a series of hunger marches in Britain. With unemployment soaring at 2,750,000 people, the 1932 National Unemployed Workers Movement organized this Great National Hunger March against the Means Test. The image showcases the determination and resilience of these brave individuals who marched from various parts of Britain to voice their opposition to oppressive economic policies. Led by Henry E. White and supported by thousands of demonstrators, they demanded better employment opportunities and an end to poverty. In this photograph taken by an unknown photographer for "The Pageant of the Century" publication by Odhams Press Ltd. , we witness mounted police officers charging towards the crowd with their batons raised high. The tension is palpable as both sides clash amidst cries for justice and social change. This image serves as a reminder of how dire circumstances can push ordinary citizens to take extraordinary measures in pursuit of equality and fairness. It stands as a testament to those who fought against adversity during one of Britain's darkest periods - the Great Depression.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
