Exiled Communards 3
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Exiled Communards 3
After the collapse of the Commune, French Communards take refuge in London : they process through the streets on Sunday mornings, soliciting money from the crowd. Date: 1871
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1871 Collapse Communards Commune Exiled Money Process Refuge Soliciting Sunday
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This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in history as French Communards, who had been forced into exile following the collapse of the Paris Commune in 1871, make their way through the streets of London on a Sunday morning. The Paris Commune was a revolutionary government that came to power in Paris during the Franco-Prussian War, but was brutally suppressed by the French military and right-wing forces. Thousands of Communards fled to neighboring countries, with many finding refuge in the United Kingdom. In this image, the exiled Communards can be seen processing through the crowded streets, their determined expressions and red flags a testament to their unwavering commitment to their cause. They solicited money from the onlookers, hoping to raise funds for their fellow refugees and continue the fight for workers' rights and social equality that had driven the Commune's uprising. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the human cost of political upheaval and the resilience of those who are forced to flee their homeland in search of safety and sanctuary. It also highlights the complex and often fraught relationship between refugees and the communities they seek refuge in, as well as the enduring power of collective action and solidarity in times of crisis.
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