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Great hop-pickers demonstration 1908
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Great hop-pickers demonstration 1908
Dense crowds in Trafalgar square, demonstrating against a threatened industry of foreign hop imports, large crowds gathered in Trafalgar Square, London, estimated forthy to fifty thousand people.
May 1908
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In May 1908, Trafalgar Square in London became the epicenter of a significant demonstration as an estimated forty to fifty thousand people gathered to voice their concerns over a looming threat to the hop-picking industry. Hop-pickers and growers, who had long relied on the domestic production of hops for their livelihoods, feared that an influx of foreign imports would render their industry obsolete. The large crowds, consisting of workers and their families, came together in a show of solidarity to demand protectionist policies that would safeguard their jobs and the future of hop growing in Britain. The demonstration was a powerful display of grassroots activism, with participants carrying banners that read "Save British Hops" and "British Hops or Foreign Beer." The event was a pivotal moment in the history of the British hop industry, which had been facing increasing competition from European producers. The demonstration brought attention to the plight of the hop-pickers and growers and put pressure on the government to take action. The scene captured in this photograph from the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans Prints Online is a testament to the power of collective action and the determination of workers to protect their livelihoods and their industry. The dense crowds in Trafalgar Square, with their determined expressions and raised fists, convey a sense of urgency and resolve. The demonstration was a turning point in the fight for the survival of the British hop industry and a reminder of the importance of worker solidarity and activism. The event also highlighted the broader issue of the impact of globalization on domestic industries and the need for government intervention to protect the interests of workers and domestic producers. The demonstration in Trafalgar Square was a powerful reminder of the potential for collective action to bring about change and to shape the future of industries and communities.
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