Metal Print : General Strike 1926
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General Strike 1926
A struggle between police and demonstrators during the General Strike as a policeman tries to take a flag out of a protestors hands
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Media ID 625458
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Demonstrators Strike Struggle 1926
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Experience history come to life with our stunning Metal Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the powerful image "General Strike 1926" from Mary Evans Picture Library. Witness the intensity of the struggle between police and demonstrators as a policeman attempts to seize a flag from a determined protestor's hands. Our high-quality Metal Prints transform your favorite images into captivating works of art, adding a unique and modern twist to your home or office decor. With vibrant colors and exceptional detail, each print is meticulously printed on a lightweight, rust-free aluminum sheet, ensuring a long-lasting and eye-catching display. Bring a piece of history into your space and ignite conversations with this evocative and thought-provoking print.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful photograph captures the intensity and determination of the General Strike in Britain, which took place from May 3 to May 12, 1926. The image shows a tense moment during the demonstrations as a policeman attempts to take a flag out of the hands of a resolute protestor. The General Strike was a historic event in British labor history, with over 1.5 million workers from various industries across the country walking off their jobs in support of higher wages and better working conditions. The strike was called by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in response to the government's decision to reduce miners' wages. The miners' union, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), had been suffering from declining coal prices and increasing production costs, and the proposed wage reduction was the final straw. The strike quickly spread to other industries, including transport, power, and dockworkers. The photograph captures the struggle between the police and demonstrators during the strike. The police, in riot gear, are seen pushing and shoving the protestors, trying to maintain order and clear the streets. The protestors, many of them carrying flags and banners, are determined to make their voices heard and stand up for their rights. The flag in the photograph is a symbol of their unity and solidarity. The General Strike was a pivotal moment in British labor history, and this photograph is a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of the workers who took part in it. Despite the strike ultimately failing to achieve its goals, it is considered a turning point in the labor movement and helped pave the way for future labor reforms. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the importance of workers' rights and the power of collective action in bringing about change.
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