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Bloody Sunday, London, 1887 (1906). Artist: WB Waller
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Bloody Sunday, London, 1887 (1906). Artist: WB Waller
Bloody Sunday, London, 1887 (1906). The Life Guards holding Trafalgar Square. Police and troops attacked demonstrators protesting against unemployment and British government policy in Ireland and demanding the release of the imprisoned MP William O Brien. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VIII. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]
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Bloody Sunday Cavalry Demo Demonstration Guarding Household Cavalry Ireland Irish Home Rule Life Guards Mounted Protest Protester Protesting Regiment Repression Riot Rioting Square Suppression Trafalgar Square Violence Violent Waller City Of Westminster
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This powerful print captures the chaotic scene of Bloody Sunday in London, 1887. The artist WB Waller skillfully depicts the Life Guards holding their ground in Trafalgar Square as police and troops clash with demonstrators. The protesters were rallying against unemployment and British government policies in Ireland, while also demanding the release of imprisoned MP William O'Brien. The image showcases a moment of intense violence and political unrest. Horses gallop through the square, adding to the sense of chaos and urgency. The architecture of Westminster provides a backdrop to this historic event, symbolizing both power and resistance. Intriguingly, this photograph offers a glimpse into Victorian society during a time when tensions between Britain and Ireland were at their peak. It serves as a reminder that even in times of peace, political dissent can erupt into violent clashes on the streets. The bravery displayed by both sides is evident: protesters fighting for justice and soldiers defending order. This snapshot from history highlights not only the struggle for Irish independence but also broader themes such as repression, protest movements, and societal change. Preserved within Cassells Illustrated History of England Vol. VIII. , this print stands as an important testament to one fateful day that left an indelible mark on British history – Bloody Sunday.
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