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Revisit – Fenner Brockway: Happiest Sculpture in London This animated little monument is probably my favourite sculpture in London. It’s Fenner Brockway (1888-1988) and you can find him in Red Lion

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Today we’re remembering the life and legacy of Fenner Brockway, a British political activist and socialist who dedicated his life to promoting peace and social justice. Brockway was a staunch advocate for anti-colonialism, nuclear disarmament, and workers’ rights, and played a crucial role in the anti-apartheid movement. His commitment to social justice and human rights continues to inspire us today. #FennerBrockway #SocialJustice #AntiColonialism #NuclearDisarmament #WorkersRights #HumanRights #AntiApartheid #PeaceActivist #BritishHistory #PoliticalActivism

  1. Fenner Brockway was a British political activist and socialist, who dedicated his life to the promotion of peace and social justice.
  2. Brockway was born in 1888 in Calcutta, India, to British parents. He spent much of his early life in India before moving to England at the age of 17.
  3. In 1907, Brockway joined the Independent Labour Party (ILP) and became an active campaigner for women’s suffrage and workers’ rights.
  4. During World War I, Brockway became a conscientious objector and was imprisoned for his beliefs.
  5. In 1929, Brockway was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the Labour Party, representing the constituency of Eton and Slough.
  6. Brockway was a staunch advocate for the anti-colonial movement and was a vocal opponent of British imperialism in India and Africa.
  7. In 1956, Brockway founded the Movement for Colonial Freedom, which campaigned for the end of British colonialism and the promotion of self-determination for colonized peoples.
  8. Brockway was also a prominent campaigner for nuclear disarmament and was a founding member of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND).
  9. Brockway was a prolific writer and wrote several books on politics, including his autobiography “Inside the Left” and “African Freedom: The Story of the Post-War Revolutions.”
  10. Brockway was awarded the Lenin Peace Prize in 1967 for his lifelong commitment to the promotion of peace and social justice.

These are just a few of the many interesting facts about Fenner Brockway and his remarkable life and legacy.