Canvas Print : Strike / Vehicles Damaged
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Strike / Vehicles Damaged
Police and civilians around a bus, the windows of which have been smashed by stone-throwers in the Old Edinburgh Road, Glasgow Date: 1926
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Media ID 7135053
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Civilians Damaged Edinburgh Glasgow Smashed Strike Throwers Vehicles Windows 1926
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
"Bring history to life with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Strike / Vehicles Damaged," depicts a pivotal moment in Glasgow's past. Captured in 1926 by Mary Evans Prints Online, the photograph shows a bus under siege on the Old Edinburgh Road, with police and civilians gathered around in response to stone-throwing protesters. Our high-quality canvas prints bring the detail and vibrancy of this historical image to your home or office, making it a unique and engaging addition to your decor. Order yours today and relive history in brilliant detail."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" 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 tense atmosphere of the Old Edinburgh Road in Glasgow during the General Strike of 1926. The image shows a bus with shattered windows, a poignant reminder of the violent clashes that took place between police and civilians during the industrial action. The date, 1926, is inscribed in the bottom left corner, adding historical context to the scene. The General Strike was a pivotal moment in British history, with workers from various industries across the country coming together to demand better wages and working conditions. In Glasgow, the situation escalated into violent confrontations between strikers and the police. The Old Edinburgh Road, a major thoroughfare in the city, became a battleground as stone-throwing civilians clashed with law enforcement. The photograph reveals a chaotic scene, with police officers standing guard around the damaged bus, while civilians mill about in the background. The windows of the bus have been smashed, and debris litter the road. The expression on the faces of the people in the photograph conveys a sense of unease and uncertainty. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the historical significance of the General Strike and the unrest that gripped Glasgow during this period. It offers a glimpse into the past, providing valuable insight into the social and political climate of the time. The image also serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of industrial action and the importance of peaceful resolution to conflicts.
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