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Lancashire miners extinguishing their lamps after ceasing work
Lancashire miners extinguishing their lamps after ceasing work: Men on strike at Audenshaw pits. Date: October 1920
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Ballot Colliery Extinguishing Lamps Lancashire Miner Miners Mines Mining Pits Strike Strikers Strikes Striking Ceasing
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This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment during the Lancashire coal miners' strike of October 1920. The men, huddled together in the dim light of the colliery, extinguish their lamps as they cease work, marking the end of another day in their relentless fight for better wages and working conditions. The scene at Audenshaw pits in Lancashire, England, reflects the determination and solidarity of the strikers, who had been on strike for several weeks. The industrial action, which began in August 1920, was the largest and most widespread miners' strike in British history, involving over 200,000 miners across the country. The miners, who were members of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain, had rejected a pay offer from the coal owners and instead called for a ballot to decide on their next move. The strike lasted for several months, causing widespread disruption to the coal industry and the economy as a whole. Despite the hardships, the miners remained resolute, and their courage and perseverance ultimately paid off, as they secured a significant pay rise and improved working conditions. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and struggles of the miners during this pivotal moment in British industrial history.
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