Sujet
Keir Hardie speaking at a peace rally in Trafalgar Square, 2nd August, 1914. Artist: S and G
Légende
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
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Historica Graphica Collection
Notre référence
HRM19D78_442
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
30,3Mo (1,6Mo) / 35,2cm x 21,6cm / 4153 x 2551 (300dpi)