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Mounted police and marchers, Means Test protests, Hyde Park, London, 1932, (1933)
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Mounted police and marchers, Means Test protests, Hyde Park, London, 1932, (1933)
Mounted police and marchers, Means Test protests, Hyde Park, London, 1932, (1933). Demonstrators under escort. 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]
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - the Means Test protests of 1932 in Hyde Park, London. The image showcases a powerful juxtaposition between mounted police officers and determined marchers, symbolizing the clash between authority and the struggle for social justice. The National Hunger March of September to October 1932 was an unprecedented movement that united thousands of unemployed workers from all over Britain. With unemployment rates soaring to a staggering 2,750,000 people, these brave individuals embarked on a long journey from South Wales Valleys, Scotland, and the North of England to make their voices heard in London. Led by the National Unemployed Workers Movement, these marchers were protesting against the Means Test - a controversial policy that subjected unemployed individuals to stringent assessments before receiving any government assistance. This policy further exacerbated poverty and oppression during one of Britain's most challenging times - the Great Depression. In this photograph, we witness demonstrators under escort by mounted police officers as they make their way through Hyde Park. The crowd is filled with men who have been affected by unemployment firsthand; their determination is palpable as they demand better conditions for themselves and their families. This poignant image serves as a reminder of both resilience and resistance during times of economic hardship. It encapsulates not only an important chapter in British history but also highlights ongoing struggles for social equality worldwide.
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