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Cardiff Strike - Policemen - Tonypandy Riots
Cardiff Strike - London Policeman brought in to aid management of rioting miners. The Tonypandy Riots, sometimes known as the Rhondda Riots, of 1910 and 1911 involved violent confrontations between miners and police during an industrial dispute between miners and mine owners. Date: 1911
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Cardiff Mine Miners Mining Policemen Rhondda Rink Riots Roller Strike Striking Tonypandy Westgate
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This evocative photograph captures the tense atmosphere of the Tonypandy Riots in Cardiff, Wales, during the industrial dispute of 1910 and 1911. The image shows a London policeman standing guard on the streets of Westgate, a hotspot of the unrest. The miners of the Rhondda Valley in South Wales had been striking against the mine owners, and the situation escalated into violent confrontations between the workers and the police. The arrival of the London policemen, brought in to aid the local forces, only served to heighten tensions. The miners, who were predominantly Welsh, saw the outsiders as an unwelcome intrusion and responded with hostility. The streets of Cardiff became a battleground, with clashes between the two sides resulting in injuries and damage to property. The Tonypandy Riots, also known as the Rhondda Riots, were a significant moment in the history of the Welsh mining industry and labor relations. The dispute lasted for several months and ultimately resulted in the mine owners conceding to some of the miners' demands, including wage increases and better working conditions. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the intense emotions and conflict that characterized the industrial disputes of the early 20th century. The image of the solitary policeman, standing watch on the deserted Westgate street, encapsulates the sense of unease and unease that gripped the community during this turbulent time.
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