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Picture No 12249370
Date 1920
Description ILN over - Arguing General Dyer's case in the House of Lords
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Front cover of The Illustrated London News featuring an illustration by Steven Spurrier of the House of Lords' debate on the punishment of General Dyer for his action at Jalianwallah Bagh, Amritsar in the Indian province of Punjab in April 1919, when he ordered British troops to fire on a large crowd of unarmed demonstrators. His actions divided opinion. During this debate, the Earl of Midleton and Lord Ampthill spoke in his favour while Lord Brikenhead (the Lord Chancellor) and Lord Sinha were against.
Source Front cover of The Illustrated London News featuring illustration by Steven Spurrier, 24 July 1920
Credit © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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