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Scenes of destruction in London after Hyde Park riots
Scene of destruction at Marble Arch (left) and broken railings at Hyde Park Corner following riots that took place in Hyde Park in response to the authorities preventing a meeting by the Reform League by closing the gates. Date: 1866
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Corner Damage Destruction Hyde League Marble Oct18 Prevention Protest Railings Reform Riot Riots
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Experience history through our Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring iconic images of London's past. Witness the aftermath of the Hyde Park Riots with these powerful and poignant prints. The first image captures the destruction at Marble Arch, where the once grand architecture lies in ruins. The second print shows the broken railings at Hyde Park Corner, a stark reminder of the unrest that took place in 1866 in response to the authorities preventing a reform meeting. These rights managed prints from Mary Evans Prints Online transport you back in time, making for captivating additions to any home or office space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 84.6cm x 38.4cm (33.3" x 15.1")
Estimated Product Size is 84.6cm x 59.6cm (33.3" x 23.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures the aftermath of the Hyde Park Riots that took place in London on October 18, 1866. The scene at Marble Arch (left) and Hyde Park Corner (right) is one of destruction and chaos, as the consequences of political unrest and the heavy-handed actions of the authorities unfold. The Hyde Park Riots were a response to the Reform League's attempt to hold a political meeting in the park, which was forcibly prevented by the authorities closing the park gates. The League, which advocated for parliamentary reform and the extension of voting rights, had grown in size and influence in the 1860s, and this attempted gathering was seen as a significant test of the government's resolve. The ensuing riots saw widespread damage and destruction throughout the area, with broken railings, shattered windows, and overturned vehicles becoming a common sight. The image before us shows the aftermath of the violence, with Marble Arch, a prominent landmark and former entrance to Buckingham Palace, standing as a symbol of the chaos that had engulfed the city. The broken railings at Hyde Park Corner further underscore the sense of disorder and destruction. The Hyde Park Riots were a pivotal moment in British political history, marking a turning point in the struggle for parliamentary reform and highlighting the tensions that existed between the government and the growing demands for political change. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the events that transpired on that fateful October day in 1866.
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