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Political ladders in the Strand
Victorian men outside the Daily Graphic looking at the political ladders on the Strand. The 1900 United Kingdom general election was held between 26 September and 24 October 1900, following the dissolution of Parliament on 25 September. Also referred to as the Khaki Election. The Conservative Party, led by Lord Salisbury with their Liberal Unionist allies, secured a large majority of 130 seats. It was the first election in which involved what became the modern Labour Party. Date: 1900
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A Victorian Scene of Political Anticipation: Men Gathered Around Political Ladders outside The Daily Graphic, The Strand, during the 1900 General Election This evocative photograph captures a moment in time during the historic 1900 United Kingdom general election, held between 26 September and 24 October. The dissolution of Parliament on 25 September had set the stage for a significant political shift, with the Conservative Party, led by Arthur Balfour and their Liberal Unionist allies, securing a large majority of 130 seats. This election marked the first involvement of what would later become the modern Labour Party. The scene depicted in the photograph unfolds on The Strand, a bustling street in central London, outside the offices of The Daily Graphic. The men in this image, dressed in fashionable Victorian attire, are intently studying the political ladders displayed in the shop windows. These ladders, a common sight during elections, allowed the public to follow the latest election results as they came in from various constituencies. The 1900 General Election, also known as the 'Khaki Election' due to the military uniforms worn by many Conservative candidates, was a pivotal moment in British political history. The photograph serves as a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the excitement and anticipation that surrounded the election process during this era.
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