Trafalgar Square--London, England
Trafalgar Square is a plaza located in London, England. The historical plaza that features monuments and fountains is nestled near the River Thames, Charring Cross and The National Gallery. The square is mentioned in Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway as Peter Walsh walks around the city and reflects on his life. Throughout British history, the plaza has been the location of many protests, including pensioners, suffragettes, anti-nuclear, anti-war, anti-apartheid, anti-poll tax (Escobar 364).
Founding of the Governess Benevolent Institution
In the 1840s, labor reform was a highly politicized topic. A lot of reform was happening in an attempt to address some of the labor issues recently brought to light. In response to public outcries, the Governess Benevolent Institution was founded in London in 1841. It's purpose was to assist governesses during illness, poverty, and old age. It also brought attention to the public of some of the horrible working conditions governesses were subjected to. This institution served to mainly formalize the profession.
The Origins of Catalan Separatism
A common theme throughout Catalonian history is its nationalism, whether expressed through symbolism in artwork, culture, or traditions. The struggle and movements toward Catalan autonomy and independence is a historically ongoing issue. But the question is, where did this nationalism stem from? What are the origins of Catalan separatism?