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Met Police officers during Grunwick dispute

Two Metropolitan Police officers relax on deckchairs in The Mall, Central London, waiting for a political demonstration over the Grunwick dispute to begin. The dispute began in the summer of 1976 and ran for two years. It concerned trade union recognition at the Grunwick Film Processing Laboratories in Willesden, north west London. Photograph by David C Bishop

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1977 Casual Coats Deck Chair Deck Chairs Demo Demonstration Dispute Helmets L Aw Laboratories Mall Metropolitan Order Parking Processing Protest Recognition Relax Relaxed Relaxing Signs Tourist Tourists Waiting Willesden Officers


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This evocative photograph captures the calm before the storm during the Grunwick dispute, a significant industrial action that unfolded in London during the summer of 1976. The image shows two Metropolitan Police officers taking a break from their duties in The Mall, Central London. They sit comfortably on deckchairs, their helmets and uniforms at the ready, as they wait for a political demonstration over the Grunwick dispute to begin. The Grunwick dispute was a long-standing labour dispute that lasted for two years and involved the recognition of a trade union at the Grunwick Film Processing Laboratories in Willesden, north-west London. The dispute gained national attention and attracted widespread support from various political and labour organizations. The officers in this photograph appear relaxed and at ease, a stark contrast to the tense atmosphere that was about to unfold. Their casual demeanor belies the seriousness of the situation, as they prepare for potential clashes between demonstrators and the police. The photograph also captures the historical context of the 1970s, with tourists and sightseers strolling through the park, oblivious to the political tension brewing nearby. The presence of signs and coats in the background further emphasizes the period, adding to the overall sense of nostalgia. Despite the peaceful appearance of this image, it serves as a reminder of the political and social unrest that characterized this period in British history. The Metropolitan Police officers in this photograph were part of the order that maintained law and order during a time of political upheaval, and their presence in The Mall that day was a testament to the importance of public safety and the rule of law.

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