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London Reform Demonstration 21st July 1884
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London Reform Demonstration 21st July 1884
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
1884 21st Demonstration Reform
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This vintage image captures the spirit of the London Reform Demonstration that took place on 21st July 1884. The photograph, part of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the heart of Victorian England. Thousands of demonstrators, predominantly working-class men and women, gathered in Trafalgar Square to demand parliamentary reform and the extension of the vote to the working population. The Reform League, a mass movement advocating for political representation, organized the demonstration. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, with the protesters waving banners and placards, their determined expressions etched on their faces. The men are dressed in their Sunday best, while the women wear their finest dresses and bonnets. The atmosphere is electric, with the tension palpable as the crowd awaits the arrival of the police and the possibility of confrontation. The lantern slide, an early form of photographic projection, captures the scene in intricate detail, revealing the textures of the protesters' clothing and the intricacies of the banners. The black-and-white image adds to the sense of historical distance, emphasizing the significance of this moment in British history. The London Reform Demonstration of 1884 was a pivotal moment in the fight for political representation and the expansion of democratic rights in England. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the passion and determination of the people who came before us, fighting for a more equitable society.
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