Public Meeting Rights Campaign
Annie Besant supported protests against restrictions on public meetings at Trafalgar Square.
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1887 in Great Britain — Page 2
Explore 50 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1887.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1887
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Quote
"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely"
Radical MP Faces Trial
Cunninghame Graham faced prosecution following his arrest during the confrontation over the right to demonstrate.
Royal Naval College
Scott attends the Royal Naval College at Greenwich
Salisbury Ministry Faces Criticism
The Salisbury government faced criticism over restrictions on assembly and force used against demonstrators.
Social Democratic Federation Rallies
Hyndmans Social Democratic Federation helped mobilise the demonstration despite the authorities prohibition.
Socialist League Responds
William Morris and other socialists condemned the police response and linked the violence to wider social grievances.
Socialist Press Protests Police
Morris used socialist campaigning to challenge official explanations of the Trafalgar Square clash.
Trafalgar Protest Policing
Metropolitan Police under Commissioner Warren enforced a ban on the demonstration, producing a violent confrontation with protesters.
Unemployed Workers Mobilise
John Burns participated in the protest movement demanding relief for unemployment and defending rights of public assembly.
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