1949 ECONOMY: Charladies protest for higher pay
April 22, 2026
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0:58Now Playing1949 ECONOMY: Charladies protest for higher pay
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as posted by the channelDate: 7th February 1949
Location: London
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Charladies on the march through London
ENGLAND: London:
Charladies marching through London streets holding mops and placards
Newsreel camera trucks following charladies demonstration through London.
Confused looking man looks on at protest
More of charladies marching behind men playing bagpipes
Close up of placard reading "NOT A PENNY OFF THE CLAIM!"
Women standing round listening to meeting
Woman holding mop and bucket
Charlady (char lady) addressing public meeting
Women listening to meeting and applauding
Charladies brandish mops
Women; Demonstrations
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