M Lab Stri Bri 1926 Collection

Food Convoy
9th May 1926: Guarded by armoured cars and troops, a food convoy passes through Poplar after leaving Londons East India dock on its way to Hyde Park Depot during the General Strike

Volunteer Workers
A crowd of volunteer workers in the forecourt of the Foreign Office in London, at the start of the General Strike, 3rd May 1926

General Strike Food Convoy, May 1926
9th May 1926: An armoured car escorts spirit wagons through Aldgate, watched by interested bystanders during the General Strike

Food Convoy General Strike Armoured Cars, 1926
May 1926: Armoured cars escorting food wagons through Oxford Circus to Hyde Park, London, during the General Strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Sunday Food Convoy
9th May 1926: During the General Strike, an armoured car passes through Aldgate escorting a Sunday convoy of spirit wagons from the London docks to a depot in Hyde Park

The Great Strike
10th May 1926: The Great Strike in the provinces, with workers demonstrating and carrying banners as they march through the street. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Strike Tanks
10th May 1926: Armoured cars and troops at Hyde Park Corner, London, preparing to escort Londons great food convoy at 6am on the seventh day of the General Strike. (Photo by E)

Food Escorts
8th May 1926: An armoured vehicle escorting food wagons passing through Oxford Circus, London, during the General Strike. (Photo by Davies/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Food Convoy
9th May 1926: A crowd watches as a food convoy guarded by armoured cars drives down India Dock Road in east London, during the 1926 General Strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Great Sunday Food Convoy
A crowd watches as a food convoy guarded by armoured cars drives down India Dock Road in east London en route to the Hyde Park depot, on the 6th day of the 1926 General Strike, 9th May 1926

Strike-Breaking Convoy
Armoured cars and troops at Hyde Park Corner, London, preparing to escort a food convoy through London at 6am on the seventh day of the General Strike, 10th May 1926. (Photo by E)

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In May 1926, amidst the chaos of the General Strike, a remarkable event took place - the M Lab Stri Bri Food Convoy. Volunteer workers from all walks of life came together to ensure that no one went hungry during this tumultuous time. Armoured cars were repurposed as food escorts, providing protection for the Sunday Food Convoy as it made its way through the streets. The Great Strike had caused widespread disruption and uncertainty, but this convoy symbolized resilience and unity in the face of adversity. The strike tanks transformed into symbols of hope rather than instruments of conflict. With each petrol wagon that rolled by, carrying essential supplies to those in need, it became clear that this was not just a strike-breaking convoy; it was an act of compassion and solidarity. As the Great Sunday Food Convoy moved forward with determination, its presence brought relief to countless families affected by the strike. It served as a reminder that even in times of struggle, humanity prevails. The volunteer workers tirelessly ensured that every step taken was towards alleviating hunger and hardship. The M Lab Stri Bri 1926 Food Convoy stands as a testament to ordinary people coming together for an extraordinary cause, and is a story etched in history - one where selflessness triumphed over division and where volunteers turned armoured cars into beacons of hope on wheels. This caption serves as a tribute to those who participated in this remarkable endeavor - their dedication and courage will forever be remembered as they defied odds and provided sustenance during one of Britain's most challenging periods.