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- 1876-1878 (Creation)
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0.01 linear metres
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The Workman's Neutrality Committee was formed by the Labour Representation League to oppose support for Turkey in the Eastern Europe crisis. In 1876 the Bulgarian people, part of the Ottoman Empire, began an uprising against the Turkish, who responded aggressively and there were rumours of atrocities and massacres. The British Government stance was officially pro-Turkish, but after several independent reports of massacres public opnion in Britian turned against Turkey and the Government withdrew their support. By 1878 Bulgaria had secured independence and become an autonomous nation.
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GB 0074 O/529 1876-1878 Collection 0.01 linear metres Labour Representation League , Workman's Neutrality Committee
The Workman's Neutrality Committee was formed by the Labour Representation League to oppose support for Turkey in the Eastern Europe crisis. In 1876 the Bulgarian people, part of the Ottoman Empire, began an uprising against the Turkish, who responded aggressively and there were rumours of atrocities and massacres. The British Government stance was officially pro-Turkish, but after several independent reports of massacres public opnion in Britian turned against Turkey and the Government withdrew their support. By 1878 Bulgaria had secured independence and become an autonomous nation.
Record deposited in 1958.
Minute book of Workman's Neutrality Committee, includes address on School Board Election from the General Political Vigilance Committee.
One volume.
Available for general access.
Copyright to these records rests with the City of London.
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Record deposited in 1958.
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Minute book of Workman's Neutrality Committee, includes address on School Board Election from the General Political Vigilance Committee.
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One volume.
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Available for general access.
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Copyright to these records rests with the City of London.
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- English
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- Latin
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English
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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- English