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Fine Art Print : Railway Cart Overturned - London Strike
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Railway Cart Overturned - London Strike
A Railway Cart, overturned outside Paddington Station whilst conveying goods of the Keevil Ham Company to their warehouse, during a Strike in London, August 10th, 1911
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10th Boxes Conveying Goods Hams Keevil Meat Over Turned Paddington Strike Wagon
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image "Railway Cart Overturned - London Strike" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating photograph transports you back in time to August 10th, 1911, when a railway cart from the Keevil Ham Company overturned outside Paddington Station during a London strike. The gritty realism of this image is a testament to the historical significance of labor disputes and the resilience of the human spirit. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring a piece of history 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.
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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 evocative photograph captures the chaos and disruption caused by the intense railway workers' strike that gripped London on August 10, 1911. The image shows a railway cart, belonging to an unnamed company, overturned outside the grand Paddington Station. The cart, which was conveying perishable goods from the Keevil Ham Company to their warehouse, now lies on its side, spilling its precious cargo of hams onto the cobblestones. The striking railway workers, who are not visible in the photograph, had brought the city to a standstill, causing widespread disruption to businesses and the general public. The boxes of ham, once carefully loaded onto the cart, now lay scattered and damaged, a poignant reminder of the economic impact of the strike. This historical photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a vivid illustration of the challenges and hardships faced during labor disputes. The date, August 10, 1911, adds to the photograph's historical significance, as it marks a pivotal moment in the city's transportation history.
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