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West End riots, 1886 - a two men in discussion
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West End riots, 1886 - a two men in discussion
Two men in discussion, 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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1886 Artisans Debate Demonstration Discuss Discussion Dock Jun16 Riots Trafalgar Unemployed
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Two Men in Deep Discussion Amidst the Chaos of the West End Riots, 1886: A Moment of Pause in the Amidst the Violence of Trafalgar Square This evocative sketch captures the intensity of a moment during the tumultuous West End Riots of 1886, as two men engage in a heated discussion amidst the chaos of Trafalgar Square. The scene unfolds against the backdrop of an open-air meeting of the unemployed East End dock workers and artisans, who had gathered in the heart of London to demand better working conditions and wages. The people were incited to violence following impassioned speeches, and the ensuing riots caused widespread destruction in the fashionable streets of the West End. In this moment, however, two men pause to engage in a serious debate, oblivious to the turmoil around them. Their intense focus and body language suggest a deep connection, as they exchange ideas and perspectives in the midst of the chaos. The West End Riots of 1886 were a turning point in the history of labor protests in London, and this poignant sketch offers a glimpse into the human stories that unfolded during this pivotal moment in history. The image serves as a reminder of the power of dialogue and the importance of listening to one another, even in the most volatile of situations.
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