Agricultural Labourers' Union meeting in Farringdon Street, London, 1877. Artist: Unknown

Agricultural Labourers' Union meeting in Farringdon Street, London, 1877. Artist: Unknown

1-152-797 - Oxford Science Archive/Heritage Images

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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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. Joseph Arch: British, English: agricultural labourer, trade unionist, politician

Medium
  1. Wood engraving

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 35 W

Category Hierarchy

Trade & Industry Agriculture & Fishing

Locations & Buildings Other

People Other

History & Politics Politics Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3496x2998
File Size : 30,707kb


Aliases

  1. 002477
  1. 002477
  1. 0460000120
  1. 1-152-797
  1. 1152797
  1. 120

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