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Sketches on the Thames during the Strike (engraving)
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Sketches on the Thames during the Strike (engraving)
1596466 Sketches on the Thames during the Strike (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on the Thames during the Strike. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 September 1889.
H C Seppings Wright); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23074206
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
1889 Barges Docks London Dock Strike Port Of London Stevedores Stream Strike Thames Waiting
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This engraving, titled "Sketches on the Thames during the Strike" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Created by Henry Charles Seppings Wright in 1889, this print captures the atmosphere of London during the infamous dock strike. The image showcases a bustling scene along the River Thames, with ships and barges lining its banks. The artist's attention to detail is evident as he skillfully depicts idle steamers and waiting workers amidst a backdrop of towering docks. These sketches offer an intimate glimpse into the daily lives of stevedores and maritime laborers affected by the strike. As we delve deeper into this historical snapshot, it becomes apparent that tensions are high. The stillness in the air suggests a temporary halt in activity due to industrial action. This powerful visual narrative serves as a reminder of how strikes can disrupt even one of London's busiest ports. Wright's engravings were originally published in The Illustrated London News, providing readers with firsthand insight into this pivotal event. Now preserved within private collections, these sketches continue to serve as an invaluable record of social unrest and labor struggles that shaped our past. Through this print from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, viewers are transported back to 1889 when workers fought for their rights on London's historic riverfront - forever etching their stories onto the pages of history.
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