Title

Keir Hardie speaking at a peace rally in Trafalgar Square, 2nd August, 1914. Artist: S and G

Caption

Keir Hardie speaking at a peace rally in Trafalgar Square, London, 2 August, 1914. James Keir Hardie (1856-1915) was a Scottish trade unionist and politician. A founder member of the Labour Party, he served as Member of Parliament for West Ham from 1892-1895 and Merthyr Tydfil from 1900-1915. As well as championing wokers' rights, he was also a prominent supporter of the suffragettes' campaign for votes for women. A pacifist, Hardie was vehemently opposed to the First World War and unsuccessfully attempted, in collaboration with socialists in other countries, to organise a general strike to stop the conflict. He spoke against the war at demonstrations across Britain and supported the stance of conscientious objectors.
Historica Graphica Collection

Date

1918

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/Historica Graphica Collection

Reference

HRM19D78_442

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

30,3Mb (1,6Mb) / 13,8in x 8,5in / 4153 x 2551 (300dpi)

Keywords

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