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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
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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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