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Fine Art Print : Taxi cab drivers strike, Charing Cross, London
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Taxi cab drivers strike, Charing Cross, London
The almost empty forecourt of Charing Cross Station in Central London, during a brief taxi cab drivers strike (31 October to 9 November). The year 1911 had seen a whole spate of transport-related strikes. On a normal day the forecourt would be full of taxis
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Action Carriages Charing Coach Coaches D River Dispute Drivers Empty Strike Strikes Striking Taxi Taxis Unrest Fore Court
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the historical moment with our Fine Art Print of the Taxi Cab Drivers Strike at Charing Cross, London. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the nearly deserted forecourt of Charing Cross Station during the brief taxi cab drivers strike in 1955. Add this evocative print to your collection and bring the rich history of London right into your home or office. Our Fine Art Prints are of the highest quality and are available with a Rights Managed license, ensuring authenticity and exclusivity.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this historical photograph, the forecourt of Charing Cross Station in Central London stands almost eerily empty, a stark contrast to the bustling hub of activity it normally is. The year was 1911, and the forecourt was not silent due to a lull in travel, but rather because of a brief taxi cab drivers' strike that took place from October 31 to November 9. The taxi drivers, united in their dispute with the London Coalition Licensing Authority over licensing fees and working conditions, had decided to take a stand against the perceived injustices. The result was an industrial unrest that brought the normally reliable taxi service to a grinding halt. The absence of taxis was felt acutely, as the forecourt, which would usually be filled with the sound of honking horns and the sight of horse-drawn carriages and motorized taxis, was now eerily quiet. Instead, a few coaches could be seen parked haphazardly on the empty forecourt, their drivers presumably waiting for the resolution of the dispute. The strike was part of a larger wave of transport-related unrest that year, as workers across various industries took action to demand better wages and working conditions. The railway workers had already struck in August, and the taxi cab drivers' strike was a clear indication that the unrest was far from over. This photograph, taken during the taxi cab drivers' strike, offers a glimpse into a moment in history when the normally reliable transport network came to a standstill, leaving commuters and travelers stranded and uncertain. The empty forecourt of Charing Cross Station serves as a reminder of the power of collective action and the impact it can have on the daily lives of people.
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