Hayes Peoples History

Holmes & Steels Founders of the Labour Party

2012-01-25T22:35:00.004Z

Railway workers found the combination of an 'ethical' socialism coupled with hard-headed policies on railway nationalisation an attractive mix. It was a Doncaster signalman, Thomas Steels who moved the key motion from his branch to the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants (ASRS) Executive calling for the formation of an 'independent party of Labour'.This was accepted by the ASRS

Hillingdon Anti Poll Tax Leaflet 1989

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Women's Tax Resistance League - Uxbridge

2012-01-11T16:43:00.023Z

The Women’s Tax Resistance League (1909–1918) was a group closely associated with the Women's Freedom League, which supported non payment of taxes until women secured the vote.The Worm's Freedom League was officially established on the 22nd October 1909 with the colours of Yellow (or Gold), White and GreenUxbridge Women’s Tax Resistance League. On Thursday evening, 16th March 1911, a good

National Union of Railwaymen banners

2012-01-06T23:40:00.013Z

100-year-old NUR railway banner goes on show after restoration Grimsby Telegraph August 13th 2011 A 100-year-old railway banner restored after being found in a state of disrepair has gone on display at Immingham Museum. The painted silk banner belonging to the New Holland branch of the National Union of Railways (NUR now RMT) was discovered in storage in Doncaster

Alice Wheeldon - Derby WW1 Martryr

2012-01-06T23:20:00.005Z

Alice Wheeldon Alice Ann Marshall was born in Derby on 27th January 1866. For many years, she was an active revolutionary socialist and later joined the Women's Social and Political Union. With her daughters Hettie (an SLP member who married Arthur MacManus, the first chair of the Communist Party) and Winnie Mason, she became involved in opposition to World War I. In January

Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants 1871-1913

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On the 26th November 1871 a group of railwaymen meeting in the People's Hall, Holbeck, Leeds, made the decision which resulted in the establishment of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants.Within the next two weeks, further meetings in London enthusiastically endorsed the launching of the new Society, such as that at the Winchester Arms, 63 Southwark Street, London, chaired by Mr Pritchard

Richard Bell MP - Life & Death in the Shadow of Kier Hardie

2011-12-28T13:29:00.020Z

Richard Bell was with Kier Hardie the first elected Labour Members of Parliament at the General election of 1900, however while Hardie has become a household name little is know of Richard Bell. RICHARD "Dick" Bell ( 1859 - 1930 ), M.P. and trade union leader ; Born 27th November 1859 at Penderyn

George Lohmann - Surrey, England and The Clarion

2011-12-27T23:44:00.009Z

The Clarion founded in 1891, was edited by Robert Blatchford, socialist and keen cricketer, Blatchford employed George Lohmann, the Surrey and England fast bowler, to contribute to its pages.George Alfred Lohmann was born 2 June 1865, Londonand is regarded as one of the greatest bowlers of all time. Statistically, he holds the lowest lifetime Test bowling average among bowlers with more than

January 13th - 119 Anniversary of the Independent Labour Party

2011-12-26T23:05:00.006Z

January 13th-14th marks the 119th Anniversary of the founding of the Independent Labour Party (ILP) at a conference held n Bradford in 1893.Over one hundred delegates were present includingBen Tillett, F.W. Jowett (Bradford), Robert Blatchford (Manchester) , Tom Maguire (Leeds), Allen Gee (Huddersfield), Pete Curran (London), Katherine St John Conway (London), and George Bernard Shaw, Kier

H. M. Hyndman Pioneering Socialist and First Class Cricketer

2011-12-25T15:24:00.030Z

Henry Myers Hyndman (1842-1921)H. M. Hyndman was born 7 March 1842 in number 7 Hyde Park Square, London. Hyndman was the son of a wealthy barrister who had devoted £150,000 to building and endowing churches in the East End of London, he was also the Grandson of a wealthy Guyanana slave plantation owner. The family originally from South West Scotland. Hyndman after being educated at home, entered

Christmas Truce 1914

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Building Workers Organise in Harrow 1893

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A public meeting of men employed in the building trade took place in the lecture Theatre at the Harrow Liberal Club 15th April 1893. The meeting called by the Management Committee of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters & Joiners of London District was well attended. The speakers called upon the "Harrow men to organise, and try to secure the same benefits as their fellow workers enjoyed in

Yiewsley & West Drayton Co-operative Society

2011-12-22T18:22:00.008Z

Yiewsley & West Drayton Co-Operative Society opened a Co-operative store at 31 and 32 Windsor Street, Uxbridge on Thursday 10th March 1910.This was the Societies second store, having built up "Splendid business" at Yiewsley.The Yiewsley & West Drayton Co-Operative Society reported it had over 500 member in 1910, most of whom were womenMrs Gasson (Mrs M.A. Gasson of Acton ?) from the Wholesale

London Anarchists and the Royal Wedding of 1893

2011-12-21T23:35:00.014Z

Thomas Cantwell & Ernest YoungLondon Anarchists"Anarchists" and the Royal WeddingBuckinghamshire Advertiser July 1893On Friday 30th June 1893 at the Clerkenwell Police Court, Thomas Cantwell 27 of Sidmouth Street, Grays Inn Road and Ernest Young 30 refusing his address, were charged before Mr Horace Smith with posting and dispensing bills, the same not having the printers and publishers name and

Liberty Hall - Dublin

2011-12-21T12:17:00.012Z

Liberty Hall - DublinThis is a 24 minute documentary on the Dublin building Liberty Hall. The home of the Irish Transport & Workers Union (ITGWU ) now SIPTU.It was broadcast on RTE1 on the 11th of May 2009.made by Paddy Cahill."Oh! then tell me Sean O'Farrellwhere the gathering is to be?""At the oul spot by the river that'swell known to you and me ...."This beautiful verse from "Rising of the

Kier Hardie - Uxbridge UDC Elections 1912

2011-12-20T09:45:00.013Z

West London Independent Labour Party (ILP)Rally Uxbridge Town Hall 22 March 1912Speaker Kier Hardie MP leader of the Labour Party.Chairman Councillor L.W. Spencer (Uxbridge Labour Party)supported by Labour council candidates for UxbridgeMr Ernest Alford Cave (Head Master - St Andrews Boys High School) , James Cochrane (Electrician - 20 Belmont Road), William Arthur Herbert (Carpenter & Joiner -

Annie Besant (Match Girls' Strike) at Windsor 1890

2011-12-18T22:38:00.010Z

On Tuesday evening, 11th March 1890 at Templars Hall, Windsor, Annie Besant a prominent Fabian socialist speaker lectured to a "packed and enthusiastic" audience on "Why we teach Socialism".To quote the local Buckinghamshire Advertiser "The meeting was raised to a pitch of great excitement by Mrs Besant utterances; and a crowd followed her to the station afterwards, and loudly cheered her as

Occupy St Paul's Cathedral Circa 1887 - #OccupyLSX 2011

2011-12-17T22:58:00.014Z

Occupation's and demonstrations in support of the unemployed have been waged on streets outside and even inside St Paul's Cathedral on numerous occasions.In 1886 and 1887 the Social Democratic Federation (SDF) conducted a broad campaign of agitation among London's unemployed. The church parades were a form of this agitation, practised in early 1887. It was an attempt to address the unemployed

Uxbridge Liberal & Radical Association Established 1888

2011-12-17T19:54:00.008Z

On Wednesday 11th January 1888 a meeting took place at Montague Hall for the purpose of establishing a new Liberal & Radical Association for Uxbridge and district.Mr J. P Rickman the late Liberal candidate for the Uxbridge Division at the general election of 1885 occupied the chair. Those present included Rev J. Adams, Rev R Sewell, Mr W. Rayner and about 80 supporters.The Chairman stated that "

1888 Jack The Ripper in Uxbridge ?

2011-12-15T18:09:00.010Z

Jack The Ripper in Uxbridge ?The local Advertiser newspaper reported"A scare in High Street, Uxbridge" on 19th October 1888On Saturday evening last, about eight o'clock, no small amount of interest was awakened among the people in the High Street Uxbridge by a report of a mysterious nature with which the now notorious and dreaded name of "Jack the Ripper was associated.Buckinghamshire Advertiser,

Southall Industrial Co-Opeartive Society

2011-12-15T14:44:00.007Z

On Wednesday 17th August 1890 a public meeting was held at St John's School, Southall to discuss the formation of a Co-Operative store in Southall. Mr T. E. Harland occupied the Chair and amongst those present were Mr A. Romney, B. G. Hanson, G.Harper, A. Upton, W. Tebbutt, J. Wilson, C. Mead, W.F. Sanger and J. Shirley.The Chairman spoke briefly on the advantages of the Society and introduced Mr

Hillingdon's First Black Public Speaker 1890

2011-12-14T22:27:00.012Z

Hillingdon's First Black Public Speaker 1890I believe that the African preacher described in the 1890 news item below was the first Black speaker in Hillingdon. A Coloured PeacherA native of Africa will preach at the Uxbridge Wesleyan Chapel Sunday 39th March 1890 and at Iver, Buckinghamshire Mission hall in the afternoon and evening.NOTE:Their was no name associated with this news item. Above

Uxbridge - Christain Socialist Fellowship 1911

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A public meeting of the Christain Socialist Fellowship, Uxbridge Branch took place in February 1911 at the Primitive Methodist School Room, Lawn Road.The Speaker was J. C. Fuller Socialist prime minister in the Hanwell & Ealing (debating) Parliament his subject was "The work of a Socialist Parliament".He stated that The Socialist movement had made great progress during the last few years, ten

Clarion Movement Drama Clubs

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Clarion call to Drama.Martin W. CollinsPeople's Theatre Archives.May 2002 Introduction.In 1911 the Newcastle upon Tyne branch of the British Socialist Party was having problems with their cash flow. They had rooms in Leazes Park Rd. Newcastle, in a wedge shaped building that is now a Joke Shop and Theatrical Costumers. Funds were hard to come by and they had been reduced to running dances in

Kennington ILP 1908

2011-12-13T20:06:00.004Z

click on picture to enlargeKennington Independent Labour Party Branch Tram ElectrificationDemonstrationMonday 1st June 1908Corner of Devonshire Road and Wandsworth RoadSpeakersE.O. JoyceCouncillor C. Iremonger (Lambeth)Councillor Frank Smith (London County Council)Councillor T. W Simmons (Battersea)G. J. SimkinsH. BradshawW. BishopKennington ILP Secretary C. Perry, 1 Lansdowne GardensCouncillor C

Labour 1945

2011-12-12T22:16:00.008Z

Click on photos to enlargeNoteLabour party membership for 1945 (above) similar to 1938 but in yellow and year

Willesden - Spanish Civil War Heroes

2011-11-14T23:27:00.005Z

Willesden welcomes back its heroesMarch 1939Charlie Pottins Brent Trades Union Council in north-west London has invited Dave Chapple, from Bridgwater, to come and speak to us about Kilburn-born Howard Andrews, who died aged 101 in Taunton in May this year. A lifelong trade unionist and socialist, Howard - known to friends as 'Andy' - was one of the first to go from

The Storming of the Savoy - 14th September 1940

2011-11-14T00:09:00.004Z

When Max Levitas Stormed the Savoy November 3, 2011 by Matthew Sweet On the day of publication of Matthew Sweet’s The West End Front, we present this extract from his account of when East End Communists occupied the Savoy Hotel in 1940. There were forty of them. There were eighty. There were a hundred. They marched. They sauntered. They were angry.

Hayes - Roll of Honour WW1

2011-11-12T23:37:00.009Z

HAYES & HARLINGTON - WW1 ROLL OF HONOUR HAYES & HARLINGTON(MIDDLESEX)ROLL OF HONOURWORLD WAR ONEListed are the brave men of Hayes, West Middlesex who gave their lives during World War One.Addition information is based upon an initial cross reference with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.Many were young, they had their lives ahead of them and they gave their lives for what they

International Brigade Banner on TV Englnad V Spain

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The Great War - Emergency Plans in case of invasion

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The Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, Lord Lincolnshire attended the July meeting of Buckinghamshire County Council and made a speech full of suggestions as to what the country would be expected to do in the event of hostile landing on the East Coast.1. Posting and distribution of emergency notices2. Reception, the care of and passing on of refugees from the East3. Receiving and passing

ICA: The Military Wing of the Irish Trade Unions

2011-11-06T16:26:00.010Z

"An armed organisation of the Irish working class is a phenomenon in Ireland. Hitherto the workers of Ireland have fought as parts of the armies led by their masters, never as a member of any army officered, trained and inspired by men of their own class. Now, with arms in their hands, they propose to steer their own course, to carve their own future." (James Connolly, Workers' Republic 30

The Blantyre Explosion Scandal - Never Foget - Never Forgive

2011-11-06T15:41:00.001Z

The Blantyre Explosion (Scotland) by Jimmy Connell 22nd October 1877 At this time High Blantyre was ‘a maze of dirty and intricate ways and byways’ with a mine slightly to the south of the village. It had five pits and was producing an extraordinary 900,000 tons of coal. The mine was known to be very gassy but complaints by miners

Anniversary of Franco Gunboat Atrocity - Cromer - Norfolk 1938

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WSPU Suffragettes Restaurant - Eustace Miles - Chandos Street

2011-10-23T23:29:00.011+01:00

Eustace Miles "New Food" restaurant at 40 Chandos Street, on the east side of Trafalgar Square near Charring Cross was a favourite haunt of WSPU suffragettes and Sylvia Pankhurst in particular.The restaurant was a "meat free" restaurant run by Eustance and Hallie the establishment also boasted lecture rooms, an advice bureau, a "physical school" and a publishing businessMiles. he had two more

Nellie Cowan - Willesden - Pioneering Trade Unionist

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NELLIE COWAN - WILLESDENNellie Cowan was an active trade unionist and secretary of the women's section of the Workers Union (later TGWU now Unite)."Her office as Secretary of the Women's Section of the Workers' Union, as well as her profession. brings her in daily contact with the wives and children of the workers in whose welfare she is most keenly interested." Nellie Cowan was elected as a

MANCHESTER CLARION CAFE 1908-1936

2011-10-08T19:29:00.009+01:00

MANCHESTER CLARION CAFE 1908-1936See earlier posts on Manchester Clarion Cycling Club and M anchester Clarion cafe (click on pictures to enlarge)The Manchester Clarion Cafe at 30 Market Street, Manchester was part of the wider Clarion Movement. It was opened by Robert Blatchford editor of the Clarion newspaper on Saturday 31st October 1908.

What a Socialist Council Would Do -ILP (1923)

2011-10-06T20:42:00.000+01:00

WHAT A SOCIALIST TOWN COUNCIL WOU LD DO By Walter Ayles (Independant Labour Party 1923) It is the 9th of November. For twelve months there has been a Socialist majority in the Town Council. The Mayor is on his feet, speaking of the year’s work. Let us listen. “One thing I have noticed both in this Council and out-ride. There is a new attitude towards the Council’s work. There used to

Labour HQ - 33 Eccleston Sq SW1

2011-09-27T14:09:00.005+01:00

This is a photograph of the newly opened Labour Party headquarters at 33 Eccleston Square, London SW1.It was undoubtedly not lost on the newly emerging Labour Party that this was the former home of Winston Churchill who lived there from 1909 - 1913.This building also served as the TUC's headquarters during the 1926 general strike.The move to Eccleston Square was quote "pending the realisation of

1948 - The Forgotten Gorbals

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