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The Collieries Strikes and Riots (engraving)
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The Collieries Strikes and Riots (engraving)
1627404 The Collieries Strikes and Riots (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Collieries Strikes and Riots. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 September 1893.
Melton Prior); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23077394
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6th Dragoon Guards Civil Unrest Coal Mining Damage Industrial Action Miners Strikes Nottinghamshire Rioters Riots Wakefield Yorkshire
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This photo print, titled "The Collieries Strikes and Riots" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Created by Melton Prior in 1893, this engraving captures the chaos and tension that surrounded the collieries strikes and riots of that time. Intriguingly, the image showcases the arrival of military forces, specifically the 6th Dragoon Guards, amidst a backdrop of civil unrest. The scene depicts rioters causing damage during industrial action at Watnall Pit in Nottinghamshire and Wakefield in Yorkshire. These coal mining areas were hotbeds for protests as miners fought for better working conditions and fair treatment. The composition skillfully portrays the intensity of these events with its detailed depiction of rioters clashing with authorities. It offers a glimpse into an era marked by social upheaval and labor struggles within Britain's mining communities. As we observe this historical snapshot from our private collection, it serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought for workers' rights during this tumultuous period. This engraving not only documents an important chapter in British history but also highlights how art can capture moments that shape society. Bridgeman Images has preserved this valuable piece through Fine Art Finder, allowing us to appreciate its historical significance while reflecting on how far we have come since those days of strife and struggle.
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