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Superman on the Stump - George Bernard Shaw 1910
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Superman on the Stump - George Bernard Shaw 1910
Front cover of The Graphic, showing George Bernard Shaw taking part in a lively electioneering campaign, in Portsmouth. Date: 1910
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This image, taken from the front cover of The Graphic in 1910, immortalizes the legendary Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw as he enthusiastically participates in an electioneering campaign in Portsmouth. Shaw, dressed in a flat cap and overcoat, stands confidently on a makeshift campaign platform, or 'stump,' surrounded by a lively crowd of dockyard workers and employees. The Labour candidate, Alderman Sanders, is seen in the background, engaging with the animated audience. The atmosphere is electric, with men in caps and workers from various trades gathered to show their support for their chosen candidate. Shaw, known for his wit and charisma, was a prominent figure in the Labour Party and a vocal advocate for employment rights and workers' rights. His presence on the campaign trail in Portsmouth, a major naval port, would have resonated deeply with the local community, many of whom were employed in the dockyards. This photograph, titled 'Superman on the Stump,' is a testament to Shaw's enduring influence and his ability to connect with the working class. The image, which was published in The Graphic, a popular weekly magazine at the time, would have reached a wide audience and served to further solidify Shaw's reputation as a powerful orator and a champion for the people.
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