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Fine Art Print : Great Cab Strike, London 1853
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Great Cab Strike, London 1853
Arrival of a train, not a cab to be had. Date: 1853
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Media ID 23266590
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1850s 1853 Cabs Luggage Strike Strikes Taxi
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the historical drama of the Great Cab Strike in London, 1853, with this exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, taken from the rich archives of Rights Managed, depicts the chaotic scene of an arrival at a London train station during the cab strike. The empty streets and stranded passengers convey a sense of anticipation and uncertainty, making this print a fascinating addition to any home or office. Bring a piece of history into your space and relive the past with this stunning fine art print.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 38.7cm x 17.7cm (15.2" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 33cm (27" x 13")
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.
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This evocative image captures the chaos and frustration of London's Great Cab Strike of 1853. The photograph, taken outside a railway station during the height of the industrial action, shows a crowded scene of travelers and their luggage gathered around an arriving train. The absence of cabs in the scene is palpable, as the strike had left thousands of commuters stranded and unable to make their connections. The 1850s were a time of rapid industrialization and urban growth in London, and the demand for reliable transportation was greater than ever. Hackney carriages, or cabs, were a common mode of transport for the city's affluent residents and businesspeople. However, when cab drivers went on strike in protest of new regulations and increased competition from omnibuses and railways, the city was thrown into disarray. The photograph presents a striking contrast between the orderly arrival of the train and the disorderly scene outside. The determined expressions on the faces of the travelers, some of whom appear to be in a state of distress, convey the sense of urgency and desperation that must have pervaded the city during the strike. The large crowds and piles of luggage also suggest the scale of the problem and the significant impact it had on London's transportation network. Despite the challenges presented by the strike, the photograph also reveals glimpses of resilience and resourcefulness. Some travelers are seen helping each other with their luggage or hailing alternative forms of transport, such as horse-drawn carriages. The arrival of the train, while not a solution to the cab shortage, at least offered a means of escape from the chaos of the city streets. Overall, this photograph provides a fascinating glimpse into the challenges and complexities of urban transportation in 19th-century London and the ripple effects of industrial action on the daily lives of city dwellers.
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