Catalogue Number
NMLH.1994.168.174
Object Name
Poster
Title
Tom Mann
Place
Soviet Union: Russia: USSR; England & UK
People
Tom Mann
Date
around 1927
Description
A white poster with red text reading "FRIENDS OF THE SOVIET UNION / TOM MANN / WILL SPEAK ON / SUNDAY DEC 4 - 7:30 / CO-OP HALL SOUTH CHURCHILL RD / SUBJECT / UNEMPLOYMENT / ADMISSION FREE", around 1927. Friends of the Soviet Union was an organization formed in 1927, with the purpose of coordinating solidarity efforts with the Soviet Union around the world and spreading the ideals of Communism. This poster is from the UK organisation and advertises and event at which Tom Mann, activist, trade unionist, and one of the main figures during the London Dock Strike speaks on the matter of unemployment. Unemployment was an important issue of the time as the Blanesburgh report, released in 1925, had been aiming to get rid of dole payments for unemployed people. Condition: mounted on white card as it has many
rips and tears; edges are blackened with dirt and spots can also be seen in the centre.
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