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Miners and Masters: Coal-dispute Protagonists
Miners and Masters: Coal-dispute Protagonists - representatives from both sides, both capital and labour. Included are: Enoch Edwards MP, Mr D A Thomas, Mr Thomas Ashton, Mr Frde Hall MP, Mr Alfred Onions, Sir Hugh Bell, Sir Thomas Ratcliffe Ellis, William Abraham MP, Mr W E Harvey MP, Mr Stephen Walsh MP, Mr John Williams MP, Mr William Brace MP, Mr Vernon Hartshorn, Mr Robert Smillie and Sir Clifford J Cory MP. Date: 1912
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Ashton Bell Capital Discussion Dispute Edwards Enoch Fred Hugh Labour Mine Miners Onions Protagonists Ratcliffe
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the British coal industry during the tumultuous year of 1912. The image features prominent protagonists from both the capital and labour sides of the coal dispute, gathered around a table for negotiations. Among them are Enoch Edwards MP (seated, third from left), a leading figure in the miners' union, and D A Thomas (seated, fourth from left), a representative of the coal owners. Other notable figures include Thomas Ashton (standing, second from left), Sir Hugh Bell (standing, fifth from left), and Sir Clifford J Cory MP (standing, far right). The coal dispute of 1912 was a significant industrial action that saw miners across the country down tools in protest against wage cuts and poor working conditions. The dispute lasted for several months, causing widespread disruption to the coal industry and the wider economy. This photograph offers a glimpse into the intense negotiations that took place between the two sides, as they sought to find a resolution to the dispute. The setting, with its formal table and stern expressions, underscores the gravity of the situation and the importance of the discussions taking place. The presence of several Members of Parliament (MPs) in the photograph, including William Abraham MP (seated, second from right), W E Harvey MP (seated, sixth from left), John Williams MP (standing, third from right), and Vernon Hartshorn MP (standing, far left), highlights the political significance of the dispute and the role of the government in mediating the conflict. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the complex and often contentious relationships between capital and labour in the early 20th century, and the crucial role that negotiations and dialogue played in shaping the future of the coal industry and the wider economy.
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