- TitleMeeting of Trades Unionists in Copenhagen Fields [image]
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- Year of publication1834
- Dimensions19.5 x 28 cms
- MaterialEngraving
- NotesLarge reproduction dedicated 'To Thomas Wakley Esq. (MP and leading campaigner for the Martyrs) This plate representing the meeting of the Trades Unionists in Copenhagen Fields, April 21st 1834, for the purpose of carrying a petition to the King for a remission of the sentence passed on the Dorchester Labourers is respectfully dedicated with permission by his very obedient servant Isaiah Saunders (publisher)'
Abstract
Demonstration of 35,000 -100,000 at the start of a march from Copenhagen Fields, Islington on 21st April 1834 carrying a petition with 200,000 signatures to Lord Melbourne in protest against the transportation of 6 Dorset farm workers (Tolpuddle Martyrs) to Australia for forming a trades union.
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| Copy number | Shelfmark | Loan category | Site | Loan status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500043 | I238 COPENHAGEN FIELDS | Reference (not for loan) | ILHC | available |
