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Belfast march 1932
Outdoor Relief workers and supporters march through Belfast on 4th October 1932. A Demonstration of relief workers on strike, whose attempt to organize a great march of the conditions of unemployed was prohibited by the authorities. Date: 4th October 1932
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1932 Belfast Conditions Organise Organised Protesting Strike
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This powerful image captures the spirit of defiance and determination among the Outdoor Relief workers of Belfast as they march through the city on October 4, 1932. The Outdoor Relief workers, who were among the unemployed in Ireland during the Great Depression, had planned a mass demonstration to raise awareness about their dire living conditions and the inadequacy of the relief they were receiving. However, their application for a permit to hold the march was denied by the authorities. Undeterred, the workers and their supporters took to the streets regardless, braving the potential consequences of their actions. The photograph shows a sea of men, many wearing caps and carrying banners, making their way through the streets of Belfast. Their faces are etched with the weariness of their circumstances, but their steps are resolute. The march was a testament to their collective resolve to fight for their rights and demand better from their government. The 1930s were a challenging time for Ireland, with high unemployment rates and economic hardship. This event was just one of many protests and demonstrations that took place during this period as people across the country came together to demand change. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the struggles and resilience of the people of Belfast during this time, and the power of collective action in the face of adversity.
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