Daily Herald Photograph: Tithe War

PART OF:
The photographic library of the 'Daily Herald' newspaper
Made:
1933-08-03 in Essex and England
Daily Herald Photograph: Tithe War Daily Herald Photograph: Tithe War

Daily Herald Photograph: Tithe War
Science Museum Group
© TopFoto/SMG Images

Daily Herald Photograph: Tithe War
Science Museum Group
© TopFoto/SMG Images

One photograph titled ‘Titled woman among 37 farmers in court on Tithe charge’. Caption on the back reads: ‘Lady Eve Balfour, one of the best known agitators against tithes, was among 37 farmers who answered a charge at Castle Hedingham, Essex, arising out of the tithe war. Attempts were made to remove goods distrained upon for the tithe from Delyvins Farm, Gestingthorpe owned by Mrs. M Gardiner, a widow. Farmers gathered in protest. During the hearing a crowd of farmers gathered outside the court. PHOTO SHOWS: - Lady Eve Balfour chatting to one of the oldest farmers, Mr. A. Holes, aged 74.’

Details

Category:
Photographs
Collection:
Daily Herald Archive
Object Number:
1983-5236/41645
Materials:
paper
type:
photographic print