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The Railway Strike in Scotland, Sketches at Glasgow (engraving)
1602750 The Railway Strike in Scotland, Sketches at Glasgow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Railway Strike in Scotland, Sketches at Glasgow. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 January 1891.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22999754
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Awaiting Central Station Check Excursionists Glasgow Industrial Action Parcels Passengers Pickets South Station Transit Railway Strike
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The Railway Strike in Scotland, Sketches at Glasgow
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captures a moment of chaos and tension during an industrial action that gripped the city in the 19th century. This engraving, created by an unknown English School artist, offers a glimpse into the impact of the railway strike on everyday life. In this scene, we see a bustling street near Glasgow's central station filled with excursionists and passengers eagerly awaiting their delayed luggage. The crowd is restless as they check for updates on their transit while temporary barricades are erected by pickets to disrupt train services. The atmosphere is charged with frustration and anticipation. Amidst this chaotic backdrop, our eyes are drawn to a group of individuals huddled together near Queen Street Station. They represent the heartache caused by the strike - parcels left unattended and excursionists anxiously waiting for their journeys to resume. The engraving not only documents a significant event in Scottish history but also serves as a reminder of how labor disputes can affect ordinary people's lives. It highlights the power dynamics between workers fighting for better conditions and management attempting to maintain control over operations. This print from Bridgeman Images allows us to step back in time and witness firsthand the consequences of industrial action on transportation systems. It invites contemplation about social justice issues that continue to resonate today.
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