Trades Union Congress Collection

Norman Willis, General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress with Neil Kinnock, Labour Leader, TUC Conference, Bournemouth, Tuesday 6th September 1988

JIMMY KNAPP AT THE TUC CONFERENCE 06 / 09 / 1986
JIMMY KNAPP AT THE TUC CONFERENCE 06/09/1986

A Trades Union Congress at Huddersfield (b / w photo)
6010723 A Trades Union Congress at Huddersfield (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Trades Union Congress at Huddersfield)

The Reopening of Colston Hall, Bristol
1600423 The Reopening of Colston Hall, Bristol, the Orchestra at the Inaugural Performance (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Neil Kinnock, Labour Leader at TUC Conference, Bournemouth, Tuesday 6th September 1988

Neil Kinnock speaking at TUC Conference, Bournemouth, Tuesday 6th September 1988

Arthur Scargill, leader of the National Union of Mineworkers making a speech during the TUC conference. September 1987 P005457

Margaret Bondfield, 1929, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Margaret Bondfield, 1929, (1935). Portrait of Margaret Grace Bondfield (1873-1953), British Labour politician, trade unionist and womens rights activist

A convict being flogged with a cat-o-nine-tails, (1834), 1984
A convict being flogged with a cat-o-nine-tails. In 1867 Parliament abolished flogging in the services

A Contemporary Impression of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, (1838), 1934
A Contemporary Impression of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, 1838. After an illustration origionally in the Cleaves Penny Gazette

Churchyard at Tolpuddle showing James Hammetts grave, 1934. The Church of St John The Evangelist, Tolpuddle

Letter written to Home Secretary John Russell (1792-1878) by the wives of the Tolpuddle Martyrs
The letter written to Home Secretary John Russell (1792-1878) by the wives of the Tolpuddle Martyrs, 1836

Route of the protest march to free the Tolpuddle Martyrs, (1834), 1934
The route that the protest march to free the Tolpuddle Martyrs took. A vast demonstration took place on 21st April 1834 with up to 100, 000 people taking part

The brine bath, (1834), 1934
The brine bath - administered to prisoners who had been flogged, to prevent infection

Branding of a Convict, (1829), 1934
Branding of a Convict on board a convict ship. Branding become obsolete, and it was abolished in 1829 except in the case of deserters

Front page of The British Worker
Front page of " The British Worker" published by the Trades Union Congress on 5 May 1926 during the General Strike

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"The Historic Legacy of the Trades Union Congress: From Convicts to Labour Leaders" Step back in time to witness the struggles and triumphs that have shaped the Trades Union Congress (TUC) throughout history. In 1834, a chilling scene unfolds as a convict endures the brutal punishment of flogging with a cat-o-nine-tails, reminding us of the harsh realities faced by workers in their fight for rights and fair treatment. Fast forward to 1984, where Jimmy Knapp takes center stage at the TUC Conference, inspiring generations with his passionate advocacy for workers' rights. A captivating black-and-white photograph captures a poignant moment at a TUC gathering in Huddersfield, showcasing unity and solidarity among trade unions. Meanwhile, another monochromatic image transports us to Bristol's Colston Hall reopening ceremony, where an orchestra sets the tone for an inaugural performance filled with hope and promise. Delve into history further as we encounter Margaret Bondfield in 1929 - her determined gaze reflecting her groundbreaking role as one of Britain's first female cabinet ministers. A contemporary impression brings to life the Tolpuddle Martyrs' struggle from 1838; their sacrifice echoes through time as they fought against injustice. Visit Tolpuddle's churchyard where James Hammett rests eternally - a solemn reminder of those who paid the ultimate price for standing up against oppression. The wives of these brave martyrs penned heartfelt letters to Home Secretary John Russell, pleading for justice and freedom. Trace their footsteps along the route of a protest march that sought liberation for these courageous individuals back in 1834. Immerse yourself in history once more as you explore brine baths used during this era - symbols both of hardship endured by convicts and resilience exhibited by those fighting against unjust systems.