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Striking dockers attacking transport, London
Striking dockers attacking transport during the London Dock Strike. All vans loaded with goods were attacked and prevented from passing in any direction.
1911
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In this evocative photograph from 1911, a group of determined and resolute striking dockers stand in the middle of a London street, their faces set with determination as they attack a van loaded with goods. The van, which is being pulled by a horse, is surrounded by the dockers, who are preventing it from moving any further. The scene is chaotic, with other vans and carts in the background, some of which have also been attacked and abandoned, while the streets are filled with the sounds of shouting and commotion. The London Dock Strike of 1911 was a significant moment in the history of the British labor movement. Thousands of dockworkers went on strike in protest against the introduction of new labor-saving machinery, which they believed would lead to job losses and reduced wages. The strike lasted for several weeks, causing widespread disruption to the movement of goods in and out of the port. The striking dockers were determined to make their presence felt and to prevent any supplies or goods from being transported in or out of the dock area. In this photograph, we see them in action, attacking a van and preventing it from passing. The dockers' actions were a powerful demonstration of their collective strength and their determination to defend their livelihoods and their community. The photograph captures the raw energy and intensity of the strike, with the dockers' muscular bodies and the horse's straining muscles, all caught in a moment of action. It is a powerful reminder of the power of collective action and the determination of workers to fight for their rights. This photograph is from the Pete Frost Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library/The Mary Evans Picture Library and is a valuable historical record of a significant moment in the history of the British labor movement. It is a reminder of the importance of workers' rights and the power of collective action to bring about change.
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