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Poster 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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of historic poster prints, featuring the captivating image "Railway Cart Overturned - London Strike." This powerful photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back to August 10th, 1911, as a railway cart from the Keevil Ham Company overturns outside Paddington Station during a tense London strike. This evocative print not only showcases the raw energy and intensity of the era but also offers a unique insight into the rich history of labor disputes and transportation in London. Add this striking piece to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 61.5cm x 42.2cm (24.2" x 16.6")
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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