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Framed Print : An East End Episode: Scots Guards on Action at Sydney Street in 1911, (c1935). Creator: Unknown
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An East End Episode: Scots Guards on Action at Sydney Street in 1911, (c1935). Creator: Unknown
An East End Episode: Scots Guards on Action at Sydney Street in 1911, (c1935). The Siege of Sidney Street (also known as the Battle of Stepney) in the East End of London, was a gunfight between a combined police and army force and two Latvian revolutionaries. It happened after a gang of heavily armed Latvian burglars shot five police officers who attempted to arrest them as they attempted to break into a jewellers shop. Four of the policemen died. Three members of the gang were cornered at 100 Sidney Street and surrounded by the police. A gunfight ensued, but the police had inferior weapons and reinforcements in the form of soldiers from the Scots Guards were called in by order of Home Secretary Winston Churchill, who arrived to observe the scene himself. After six hours of fighting, the building caught fire and Churchill controversially gave the order that the Fire Brigade take no action. Two of the burglars bodies were discovered in the burned out building but no trace of the third was ever found. From " Wonderful London, Volume 3", edited by Arthur St John Adcock. [The Fleetway House, London, c1935]
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12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our captivating framed print from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness the intensity of the past with this intriguing image of "An East End Episode: Scots Guards on Action at Sydney Street in 1911 (c1935)" from Heritage Images. This iconic photograph, depicting the Siege of Sidney Street in the East End of London, captures the Scots Guards in action during this significant historical event. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office with this beautiful, unknown creator's work. Each framed print is meticulously crafted with care, ensuring a stunning presentation that will be a conversation starter for years to come.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
The print captures a dramatic moment in history known as the Siege of Sidney Street, also referred to as the Battle of Stepney. In 1911, a gang of heavily armed Latvian burglars shot and killed four police officers while attempting to break into a jeweler's shop in the East End of London. Three members of the gang were eventually cornered at 100 Sidney Street, leading to a fierce gunfight with the police. Realizing that they needed superior firepower, Home Secretary Winston Churchill ordered reinforcements from the Scots Guards. The image shows these brave soldiers on action at Sydney Street during this intense confrontation. Their presence brought some hope for resolution amidst chaos. After six hours of relentless fighting, tragedy struck when the building caught fire. Controversially, Churchill made an unprecedented decision not to allow the Fire Brigade to intervene. As smoke billowed out from within, two bodies belonging to burglars were discovered among the ruins; however, one member remained unaccounted for. This photograph serves as a reminder of both heroism and controversy surrounding this historic event. It is part of "Wonderful London". Volume 3 edited by Arthur St John Adcock and provides valuable insight into an East End episode that forever left its mark on British law enforcement and public memory alike.
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