| Main Performers | Rt. Hon. George Lansbury,
Laurence Housman,
Dr A Maude Royden,
Rev. Leyton Richards,
Canon [Dr] 'Dick' Sheppard,
Mr W H Ayles (Chairman) - speakers |
| Set List | Music:
'These Things Shall Be; A Loftier Race',
'Great Lord of Ages',
'God of Love and Peace',
'God Bless Our Native Land',
'Greta and Fair is She Our Land',
'O God Our Help in Ages Past',
'Abide With Me',
'Where The Gates',
'All People That On Earth Do Dwell',
'All Hail The Power of Jesu's Name',
The Prince of Peace His Banner Spreads',
'O Son of Man, Our Hero Strong and Tender',
'To Mercy, Pity, Peace and Love',
'Forward Through The Glimmering Darkness'
Speech (Lansbury),
Speech (Sheppard)
Hymn (Thiman),
Speeches |
| Performance Notes | This event was intentionally held on the night before Armistice Day 1931. The new Leader of the Labour Party, George Lansbury spoke, as did prominent pacifist Dick Sheppard, who made one of his best speeches and then, as was to happen frequently, collapsed on the platform due to an asthma attack.
Ramsey MacDonald, Stanley Baldwin, David Lloyd George, Lord Cecil, Miss Maude Royden and Field-Marshal Sir William Robertson were all present.
The demonstration was held in unofficial connection with a Disarmament Conference being held in London. |
| Related Archival Material | Programme (RAHE/1/1931/77),
Digital Photograph |