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Speakers Corner a054025
Filename: AA054025.jpg
Size: 4351 x 4290 (8.0MB)
Date: 12th January 2017
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Job Title: Photographer
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Speakers Corner a054025
General view of a crowd at Speakers Corner in Hyde Park, London, with a young black man on the platform with arm outstretched. Date range 1962-1964. Photographer, John Gay
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Media ID 13229910
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This photo print, captured by renowned photographer John Gay, transports us back to the vibrant atmosphere of Speakers Corner in Hyde Park, London during the early 1960s. The image showcases a general view of a bustling crowd gathered around an iconic platform where free speech reigns supreme. Amidst this sea of diverse faces, one figure stands out - a young black man with his arm confidently outstretched. In an era marked by racial tensions and social change, this powerful photograph encapsulates the spirit of unity and defiance against discrimination that characterized the civil rights movement. The young man's presence on the platform symbolizes not only his personal courage but also represents a collective voice demanding equality and justice for all. The composition skillfully captures both the energy emanating from the crowd as well as their rapt attention towards the speaker. Each individual seems engrossed in their own thoughts or impassioned discussions, highlighting how Speakers Corner served as a melting pot for ideas and opinions from every walk of life. John Gay's lens has frozen this significant moment in time, immortalizing it for generations to come. This evocative image serves as a poignant reminder of our shared history and reminds us that even amidst adversity, there is strength in unity and hope for progress.
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