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Constabulary Guarding a Government Reporter at a Plan of Campaign Meeting, from The Illustrated London News, 8th January 1887 (engraving)
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Constabulary Guarding a Government Reporter at a Plan of Campaign Meeting, from The Illustrated London News, 8th January 1887 (engraving)
BAL127895 Constabulary Guarding a Government Reporter at a Plan of Campaign Meeting, from The Illustrated London News, 8th January 1887 (engraving) by Dadd, S. T. (fl.1882-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: by S. T. Dadd)
Media ID 31947094
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Banner Irish Home Rule Parnell Platform Police Protection Rally Speaker Speech
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This engraving, titled "Constabulary Guarding a Government Reporter at a Plan of Campaign Meeting" transports us back to the tumultuous era of 1887. The image captures a pivotal moment during an Irish Home Rule rally, where tensions run high and emotions are palpable. In the foreground, we witness a scene that epitomizes the clash between power and dissent. A determined constabulary officer stands tall, his stern gaze fixed upon the crowd as he guards a government reporter. This brave journalist is entrusted with capturing every word uttered from the platform by an impassioned speaker advocating for change. The atmosphere is electric; banners flutter in defiance while fervent supporters gather around the platform, eager to hear their leader's rallying cry. It is evident that this gathering represents more than just political discourse – it symbolizes hope for those yearning for autonomy and justice. Amidst this charged environment, police presence serves not only as protection but also as a reminder of authority's watchful eye over dissenters. The delicate balance between maintaining order and allowing freedom of expression hangs in the air like an unspoken question mark. Through this historical engraving by S. T. Dadd, we are transported into an era defined by passionate speeches and fierce debates surrounding Irish Home Rule. It encapsulates both the determination of those fighting for change and society's response to such demands - ultimately serving as a testament to humanity's unwavering pursuit of progress even amidst adversity.
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