This plaque features Annie Besant. It's located at Fairfield Works, Fairfield Road, Bow.
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The Match Girls Strike of 1888 was led here by Annie Besant journalist and lecturer 1847-1933 Following the strike, Annie Besant became Secretary of the new Matchmakers Union. In 1917 she became President of the Indian National Congress and was also International President of the Theosophical Society from 1907-1933.
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Annie Besant was born on 1 January, 1847. They died on 1 January, 1933. They lived to the age of 86.
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Connection of type 'located' between Annie Besant and Matchgirls' strike blue plaque and Fairfield Works, Fairfield Road, Bow