Poster Print : West End riots, 1886 - a crowd
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West End riots, 1886 - a crowd
A crowd of unemployed men debating ths issues of the moment, sketched at the demonstration at Trafalgar Square, London, at the time of the West End riots in 1886. At an open air meeting of unemployed East End dock workers and artisans in Trafalgar Square, the people were stirred to violence following incendiary speeches, and rioted, causing havoc in the fashionable streets of the West End. Date: 1886
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Media ID 14395848
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1886 Artisans Audience Debate Demonstration Discuss Discussion Dock Jun16 Riots Separate Trafalgar Unemployed
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Bring history to life with our stunning range of poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "West End Riots, 1886 - A Crowd" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a pivotal moment in London's past. Sketched during the demonstrations at Trafalgar Square amidst the West End riots of 1886, this powerful image depicts a crowd of unemployed men passionately debating the issues of the day. Add this evocative poster print to your home or office to inspire conversation and ignite curiosity. Each print is produced with vibrant colors and sharp details, ensuring a high-quality addition to your space. Experience the past in a whole new way with Media Storehouse's poster prints.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a pivotal moment during the West End Riots of 1886 in London. At an open-air meeting in Trafalgar Square, a crowd of unemployed East End dock workers and artisans gathered to debate the issues of the day. The atmosphere was tense, with emotions running high as the people listened intently to impassioned speeches. The scene unfolds before us, with a group of men in the foreground engaged in animated discussion, their faces etched with concern and determination. In the background, the crowd continues to mill about, some deep in thought, others restless and agitated. The sense of separation between the two groups adds to the tension, as the audience remains a silent observer to the unfolding events. The West End Riots were a turning point in London's history, marking a significant moment in the growing unrest and social unrest that would come to define the late 19th century. Following the speeches, the crowd was stirred to violence, causing havoc in the fashionable streets of the West End. The riots served as a stark reminder of the deep divide between the haves and have-nots in Victorian society, and the desperate plight of the unemployed and working classes. This powerful image offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history, capturing the raw emotion and energy of a crowd on the brink of chaos. The open-air meeting at Trafalgar Square stands as a testament to the power of the human spirit to come together in times of need, and the potential for that same spirit to be channeled towards destructive ends when frustration and desperation reach a boiling point.
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