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Agricultural Labourers Union meeting in Farringdon Street, London, 1877
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Agricultural Labourers Union meeting in Farringdon Street, London, 1877
Agricultural Labourers Union meeting in Farringdon Street, London, 1877. Founded by Joseph Arch and inaugurated at Leaming in 1872, the National Union of Farm Labourers grew quickly, attracting 86, 000 members, or 10% of the agricultural workforce, within two years. Here members are shown signing a petition demanding the extension of the franchise
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Campaign Farringdon Street Meeting Organisation Oxford Science Archive Petition Signing Social Class Suffrage Trade Union Trade Unionist Vote Working Class Agricultural Worker Farm Hand Farm Labourer Farm Worker Joseph Arch Wood Engraving
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This print captures a significant moment in history - an Agricultural Labourers Union meeting held in Farringdon Street, London, in 1877. The union was founded by Joseph Arch and gained immense popularity within just a few years, with 86,000 members joining its ranks. This represented approximately 10% of the agricultural workforce at that time. In the photograph, we see a group of male farm workers gathered around a wooden table inside what appears to be a meeting room. They are engaged in signing a petition demanding the extension of the franchise, highlighting their desire for political representation and suffrage rights. The image reflects both the determination and unity of these working-class men as they campaign for better conditions and recognition. The setting itself exudes an atmosphere of purposeful organization with its simple yet functional furniture arrangement. The monochrome aesthetic adds depth to this historical snapshot, emphasizing the significance of this gathering amidst England's social class divisions during the 19th century. Joseph Arch's leadership played a pivotal role in empowering agricultural laborers across Britain through trade unions like this one. This powerful visual from Oxford Science Archive serves as a reminder of their struggle for fair treatment and improved livelihoods within the farming industry.
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