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Young woman protesting against licensing bill
A bill to licence drinking places meets with vigorous disapproval from a young woman in Kennington Road, London. She is so incensed that she climbs up a lamppost. Date: 1871
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1871 Alcohol Bill Climbing Demonstrating Demonstrations Disapproval Kennington L Aw Licence License Licensing Places Protest Protesting Pubs Vigorous
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In this evocative photograph from the annals of Victorian London, a young woman fiercely expresses her disapproval of a recently proposed licensing bill that threatened to regulate drinking places. The scene unfolds on Kennington Road, a bustling thoroughfare in the heart of the city. The year is 1871, and the air is thick with political tension. The young woman, dressed in the fashionable attire of the era, is so impassioned by the proposed legislation that she climbs up a lamppost, her determined gaze fixed on the crowd below. Her actions serve as a powerful symbol of resistance, capturing the spirit of defiance that characterized many political protests during this period. The crowd that has gathered around her reflects the diverse cross-section of society that was affected by the licensing bill. People from all walks of life have come together to voice their opposition, their faces etched with concern and resolve. The atmosphere is electric, charged with the palpable energy of a community united in its discontent. The licensing bill, which aimed to regulate the sale and consumption of alcohol in public houses and other drinking places, met with vigorous disapproval from many quarters. The proposed legislation was seen as an infringement on personal freedoms and a threat to the traditional way of life. The young woman's daring protest serves as a testament to the enduring power of individual action in shaping the political landscape. This photograph, with its rich historical context and compelling narrative, offers a fascinating glimpse into the political climate of Victorian London and the passionate debates that shaped the city's social fabric. The image is a poignant reminder of the importance of standing up for one's beliefs, even in the face of adversity.
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