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General Election 1950. Youngest member of the 3, 000 crowd which gathered in Albert Square
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General Election 1950. Youngest member of the 3, 000 crowd which gathered in Albert Square
General Election 1950. Youngest member of the 3, 000 crowd which gathered in Albert Square, Manchester, an hour before the results were due, was 4-years-old Nadine Lilley, of George Street, Hulme, Manchester. Dressed in Labours colours, red and yellow, she sat on her mothers shoulders clutching a bright horseshoe " a present" she explained, " for Mr. Griffiths". Will Griffiths is Labour candidate for Manchester Exchange Division. Said Nadines mother, Mrs Rose Lilley, " she doesn t look too bad under a Labour Government, does she?". February 1950 P018717
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In this print from the 1950 General Election, we are transported back to a moment of anticipation and excitement in Albert Square, Manchester. Amongst the sea of people eagerly awaiting the election results, one figure stands out - 4-year-old Nadine Lilley, the youngest member of the crowd. Perched on her mother's shoulders, Nadine proudly displays her support for Labour with her vibrant red and yellow attire. Clutching a bright horseshoe as a gift for Mr. Griffiths, Labour candidate for Manchester Exchange Division, Nadine exudes innocence and enthusiasm. Her mother, Mrs Rose Lilley, shares in her daughter's optimism and remarks that under a Labour Government, Nadine doesn't look too bad at all. This photograph captures not only a significant political event but also highlights the sense of community and engagement that permeated through society during elections in those times. The image is filled with an air of hopefulness as thousands gather together to witness democracy unfold before their eyes. As we delve into this snapshot from history courtesy of Mirrorpix's Memory Lane Prints collection, we are reminded of how even young children like Nadine were swept up in the fervor surrounding politics. This image serves as a testament to both individual passion and collective unity during moments that shape our nation's future.
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