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STC217021 The gallery - cages below decks where prisoners were confined prior to transportation to Australia, illustrated in The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published by Trades Union Congress, 1934 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: six agricultural workers convicted and sentenced in 1834 to seven years transportation for forming a Trade Union; five of the six emigrated to Canada; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22658574
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Cage Cell Convict Convicts Hulk Labourers Prison Prison Ship Unionist Unionists York Labourer Martyr
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This photo print, titled "The gallery - cages below decks where prisoners were confined prior to transportation to Australia" offers a glimpse into a significant chapter in history. Published in 1934 by the Trades Union Congress, it illustrates the plight of six agricultural workers who became known as the Martyrs of Tolpuddle. In 1834, these brave men were convicted and sentenced to seven years of transportation for daring to form a Trade Union. Confined within these cramped cages on a prison ship, their resilience and determination transformed them into popular heroes among unionists worldwide. However, this story takes an unexpected turn. Five out of the six convicts managed to emigrate to Canada while serving their sentence. Their struggle for justice did not go unnoticed, leading to their sentence being overturned in 1836. This powerful image captures the essence of their sacrifice and serves as a reminder of the hardships faced by early laborers fighting for fair treatment. The engraving showcases male laborers trapped behind bars, symbolizing both physical confinement and societal oppression. Preserved within The Stapleton Collection and now part of private ownership, this photograph from English School is an invaluable historical artifact that sheds light on the struggles endured by those who fought for workers' rights during challenging times.
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