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Unemployed South Wales Miners seen here in Reading during their hunger march from
Unemployed South Wales Miners seen here in Reading during their hunger march from the Rhondda Valley to London to protest against the Ministry of Health who were limiting relief notes to unemployed miners and their families. It was also a demonstration against the Governments new Unemployment Bill. Circa 15th November 1927
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1927 Banners Berkshire Busy Coal Mining Demonstrations Flat Caps Labour Issues Miners Mining Poverty South East Unemployment
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Defiance in the Face of Adversity - Unemployed South Wales Miners March for Justice
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this powerful photo print, we witness a historic moment during the hunger march of unemployed South Wales miners. Captured in Reading, as they embarked on their arduous journey from the Rhondda Valley to London, these courageous men united to protest against the Ministry of Health's heartless decision to limit relief notes for struggling miners and their families. Additionally, this demonstration served as a resounding outcry against the Government's new Unemployment Bill. The image depicts a scene filled with determination and resilience. The crowd is adorned with banners advocating for fair treatment and an end to poverty caused by unemployment. Clad in traditional flat caps that symbolize their identity as hardworking laborers, these brave souls stand together amidst challenging times. Their presence here in Berkshire speaks volumes about the widespread impact of coal mining industry issues across England during the 1920s. Despite facing personal hardships and economic uncertainty, these men refuse to be silenced or forgotten. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of both political unrest and human strength during one of Britain's most trying periods. It immortalizes an important chapter in our nation's history when ordinary individuals dared to challenge injustice and fight for a better future.
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