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Police at a Tonypandy colliery, Glamorgan, South Wales
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Police at a Tonypandy colliery, Glamorgan, South Wales
Numerous policemen (nicknamed Devonshires) on duty at a colliery engine house in the Tonypandy area of Glamorgan, South Wales, during the riots of 1910. The Tonypandy Riots, sometimes known as the Rhondda Riots, of 1910 and 1911 involved violent confrontations between miners and police during an industrial dispute between miners and mine owners
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Area Colliery Confrontation Devonshire Dispute Duty Glamorgan Helmets L Aw Mine Miners Mining Nickname Order Owners Police Men Rhondda Riot Riots Tonypandy Violent
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This evocative photograph captures the tense atmosphere of the Tonypandy Riots in South Wales during 1910 and 1911. The scene unfolds at a colliery engine house in the Tonypandy area of Glamorgan, where numerous policemen, nicknamed 'Devonshires,' stand guard. Dressed in their distinctive Edwardian uniforms and donning protective helmets, these officers were brought in from outside the region to maintain order during the industrial dispute between local miners and mine owners. The Tonypandy Riots, also known as the Rhondda Riots, were a series of violent confrontations between the two parties. The miners, who were demanding better wages and working conditions, clashed with the police in a bitter struggle that lasted for several months. The area was a hotbed of unrest, with tensions running high and tempers flaring. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a visual record of a pivotal moment in Welsh history. The image is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by workers during the industrial era and the role of law enforcement in maintaining order during times of unrest. The Devonshire policemen, with their stern expressions and determined posture, embody the sense of duty and resolve required to quell the riots and restore peace to the community.
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