Fine Art Print : DUSTMANs STRIKE 1979
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DUSTMANs STRIKE 1979
A huge pile-up of cardboard boxes and other refuse during the Dustmens Strike over pay and working conditions, central London. Date: 1979
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Media ID 7206265
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1979 Boxes Cardboard Community Conditions Dustbins Dustman Dustmen Huge Pile Refuse Rubbish Services Strike Dust Bin
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the raw power of history with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "Dustmen's Strike 1979" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating print transports you back to the heart of the industrial action, as a towering pile-up of cardboard boxes and refuse stands as a symbol of the Dustmen's fight for fair pay and better working conditions in central London during 1979. Add this evocative piece to your collection and bring the history of labor rights into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful image captures the essence of the Dustmen's Strike of 1979, a pivotal moment in the history of waste collection services in the United Kingdom. The photograph depicts a massive accumulation of cardboard boxes and other refuse in central London, a stark reminder of the consequences of the prolonged industrial action taken by the dustmen in their fight for better pay and working conditions. The dustmen, also known as dustman or refuse collectors, were essential workers whose labor kept the city clean and hygienic. However, they were often underpaid and subjected to physically demanding and often dangerous working conditions. In 1979, they decided to take a stand and went on strike, causing a significant disruption to the city's waste collection services. The community came together to support the dustmen, with many taking to the streets to express their solidarity. The image of the pile-up of refuse in central London became a symbol of the collective action and determination of the workers and their supporters. The strike lasted for several weeks, and eventually, the dustmen secured a victory, with the government agreeing to increase their wages and improve their working conditions. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the power of community action and the importance of recognizing the value of essential workers. It also highlights the significant impact that industrial action can have on a city and its residents. The image is a snapshot of a pivotal moment in the history of waste collection services in the United Kingdom and serves as a reminder of the vital role that dustmen play in keeping our cities clean and healthy.
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