Pressure Group Collection

Miss Avril Walters, the secretary of the League of Empire Loyalists

Austen Brooks, a member of the League of Empire Loyalists, dressed as a bishop. 4th July 1958

Miss Rosine de Bounevialle, a member of the League of Empire Loyalists, holding a wig. 4th November 1958

Mr Austen Brooks (with beard), a member of The League of Empire Loyalists. 7th August 1957

Mr Austen Brooks, a member of the League of Empire Loyalists, heckles Conservative Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home at Ongar. 27th July 1964

Avril Waters, 23 years old, secretary to the London branch of the League of Empire Loyalists got through the strict security check to enter the hall and shout protests against the Common Market

Miss Leslie Greene, the woman who interrupted the Premier at a Womans Conservative organisation meeting at the Albert Hall, London, and was dragged out by attendants

Conservative Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home on his whistle stop tour of East London and Essex

Empire Loyalists paint slogans on homes of the Queens critics. 18th August 1957

Arthur Kenneth Chesterton MC, a politician and journalist who helped found right-wing organisations in Britain, primarily in opposition to the break-up of the British Empire

Judgement was given at the West London County Court, in the case brought by Miss Leslie Greene, secretary of the League of Empire Loyalists, against the Royal Albert Hall

A crowd listening to Conservative Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home at Ongar. At this event Mr Austen Brooks, a member of the League of Empire Loyalists, heckled Mr Douglas-Home. 27th July 1964

Pictured, Philip Kinghorn Burbridge with Mr Austen Brooks (with beard), a member of The League of Empire Loyalists

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"Pressure Group: Advocating for Empire Loyalty and Tariff Reform" In this captivating image, we are transported back to the year 1910 through a vibrant colour lithograph titled "Tariff Reform. " The focal point of the picture is Mr Austen Brooks, a distinguished member of The League of Empire Loyalists. With his notable beard, he stands proudly as an advocate for tariff reform. The League of Empire Loyalists was a prominent pressure group that aimed to preserve and strengthen the British Empire. Their dedication is further exemplified by Avril Waters, a young secretary at the London branch who tirelessly supported their cause. Another significant figure in this movement was Miss Leslie Greene, who fearlessly interrupted the Premier during her impassioned speech on women's rights. Her actions demonstrated how they can challenge those in power to address important issues. Conservative Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home also features prominently in our narrative. We witness him delivering an engaging speech at Ongar while being attentively listened to by an enthusiastic crowd. His presence highlights how they can influence political discourse and shape policies. Empire Loyalists were not afraid to make their voices heard through unconventional means. On August 18th, 1957, they painted slogans on homes belonging to critics of Queen Elizabeth II—an act that symbolized their unwavering loyalty towards the monarchy. Arthur Kenneth Chesterton MC played a crucial role in founding right-wing ideologies within politics and journalism—a testament to how influential individuals can shape pressure groups' agendas. Legal battles were not uncommon for these determined activists. In one such case brought forward by Miss Leslie Greene against unknown adversaries, judgement was given at West London County Court—showcasing both resilience and determination within this dynamic movement. Lastly, we encounter Austen Brooks dressed as a bishop—a striking visual representation that emphasizes how diverse backgrounds united under common goals within The League of Empire Loyalists.