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Snigs End, Gloucestershire, where Feargus O Connor set up a Chartist Land
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Snigs End, Gloucestershire, where Feargus O Connor set up a Chartist Land
Snigs End, Gloucestershire, where Feargus O Connor set up a Chartist Land Scheme where allotments of 2 acres and a cottage were made. From The Illustrated London News, February 1850. Chartism, a movement for social and political reform took its name from The Peoples Charter of 1838
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1838 1850 Agriculture Charter Cottage Failure February Gloucestershire Illustrated Land Movement News Nineteenth Century Political Reform Scheme Social Acres Allotments Chartism Chartist Connor Feargus Idealism Smallholding Snig
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This print captures a significant moment in British history, showcasing Snigs End, Gloucestershire, where Feargus O'Connor established a pioneering Chartist Land Scheme. In the mid-nineteenth century, Chartism emerged as a powerful movement advocating for social and political reform in England. Taking its name from The People's Charter of 1838, this progressive ideology aimed to address the grievances of the working class. The image portrays an idyllic scene from February 1850 when allotments of two acres and charming cottages were provided to individuals as part of O'Connor's visionary plan. This scheme sought to empower people by granting them smallholdings for agricultural purposes. With hopes pinned on these endeavors, it was believed that such initiatives would alleviate poverty and foster self-sufficiency among the masses. However, despite its noble idealism and widespread support, the Chartist Land Scheme ultimately faced challenges and met with limited success. Nevertheless, this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of an era marked by fervent political activism and aspirations for societal transformation. Preserved within the pages of The Illustrated London News at that time, this image offers us a glimpse into both historical significance and human resilience. It stands testament to the enduring spirit of those who fought tirelessly for justice during one of Britain's most transformative periods – an era that shaped not only their lives but also laid foundations for future reforms in pursuit of equality and progress.
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