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The Collieries Strike in South Wales (engraving)
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The Collieries Strike in South Wales (engraving)
1627385 The Collieries Strike in South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Collieries Strike in South Wales. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 September 1893.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22262110
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bread Bringing Cheese Coal Mining Halt Industrial Action Loaves Main March Miners Strikes Passing Pits South Wales Striker Strikers Wales White Bread Ferndale Hooting Merthyr
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The Collieries Strike in South Wales - A Glimpse into the Turmoil of Industrial Action
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. This print captures a pivotal moment during "The Collieries Strike in South Wales" an engraving by the English School from the 19th century. The image, now part of a private collection, originally appeared as an illustration for The Illustrated London News on September 9,1893. In this scene, we witness the resolute spirit and determination of both men and women who were deeply affected by the strike. As they pass through a bustling street, their faces etched with hardship and resilience, we can sense their unwavering commitment to fight for better working conditions. Amongst them is a dog faithfully accompanying its owner—a symbol of loyalty amidst adversity. Strikers are seen bringing food to sustain their fellow comrades gathered for meetings at various points along the way. Bread plays a central role in this struggle; white loaves represent not only sustenance but also solidarity among those demanding fair treatment. Children march alongside adults, hooting to express support for their parents' cause while halting industrial action temporarily. This powerful display highlights how entire families were impacted by these miners' strikes that shook towns like Ferndale and Merthyr in South Wales. Through this evocative engraving brought to life by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we gain insight into one chapter of coal mining history—one where ordinary people united against injustice and fought tirelessly for improved living
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