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Topical Budget 220-1: Labour's Recruiting Appeal (1915)
 

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"LABOURS RECRUITING APPEAL. Labour organisations march to Trafalgar Square in answer to Lord Derby's appeal. Mr Will Thorne gives the straight tip to the eligible young man who has not yet enlisted. 'Come or be pinched'".

Slightly high angle shot of march in Trafalgar Square; a brass band leads what can be seen of the length of the procession. Men and women crowd around to watch. Some marchers carry large banners. High angle shot over heads of a dense crowd of men. Will Thorne addressing the crowd.

Note: Will Thorne (1857-1946) was a Labour MP.