Guards take aim in Sidney Street, East London
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Guards take aim in Sidney Street, East London
Members of the First Battalion Scots Guards lying in the roadway, taking aim during the Sidney Street Siege (popularly known as the Battle of Stepney) in East London. The siege took place when it was discovered that a gang of Latvian anarchists responsible for the deaths of three policemen during an attempted robbery were living at 100 Sidney Street. The street was cordoned off and the two sides fired at each other for some time. The siege ended with a fire inside the house, and the deaths of two of the gang. The involvement of the Guards was authorised by the Home Secretary, Winston Churchill, and caused some controversy
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment during the Sidney Street Siege, also known as the Battle of Stepney, which took place in East London in January 1911. The image shows members of the First Battalion Scots Guards, lying in the roadway and taking aim during the intense gunfight. The siege began when it was discovered that a gang of Latvian anarchists, responsible for the deaths of three policemen during an attempted robbery, were hiding out in a house at 100 Sidney Street. The street was quickly cordoned off, and both sides exchanged gunfire for several hours. The involvement of the Scots Guards, authorized by the Home Secretary, Winston Churchill, caused some controversy due to the heavy-handed response and the deaths of two of the gang members in the ensuing fire. This heroic scene depicts the soldiers taking aim with their rifles, demonstrating their bravery and determination in the face of danger. The photograph is a testament to the historical significance of this event and the role of the Scots Guards in maintaining law and order during a time of political unrest. The image also serves as a reminder of the Eastern European immigrant community's complex relationship with British society during this period, as well as the broader context of anarchist activity in Europe at the turn of the 20th century.
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