Metal Print : The General Strike - Sphere emergency number
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The General Strike - Sphere emergency number
Front cover of The Sphere emergency number issued during the General Strike. Photograph shows mounted police controlling crowds at Elephant and Castle in South London. The road was cleared by a detatchment of mounted constables with drawn batons. The crowd soon dispersed when the police appeared and despite alarmist reports, there were no serious casualties. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts, the Trades Union Congress called a General Strike in early May 1926. The strike only involved certain key industrial sectors (docks, electricity, gas, railways) but, in the face of well-organised government emergency measures and lack of real public support, it collapsed after nine days. Date: May 1926
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Media ID 14111261
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Batons Cleared Constables Controlling Crowds Drawn Elephant Emergency Issued Mounted Sphere Strike Strikes Support 1926
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Experience history in a new light with Media Storehouse Metal Prints. This captivating image from The Sphere emergency number, featuring mounted police controlling crowds during the General Strike at Elephant and Castle in South London, is now available as a stunning Metal Print. Each print is meticulously crafted with a unique process that prints the image onto a sheet of aluminum, resulting in a vibrant, long-lasting, and modern piece of art. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and relive the past with the added depth and texture that only a Metal Print can provide.
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 Product Size is 41.2cm x 61.5cm (16.2" x 24.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the tense atmosphere during the General Strike of May 1926, as mounted police control a crowd at Elephant and Castle in South London. The road had been cleared by a detachment of mounted constables, who appeared with drawn batons, dispersing the crowd with relative ease. Contrary to alarmist reports, there were no serious casualties during this confrontation. The General Strike was called by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in support of coal miners who were facing threatened wage cuts. While the strike primarily affected key industrial sectors such as docks, electricity, gas, and railways, it ultimately collapsed after just nine days due to a lack of real public support and well-organized government emergency measures. This image, which graced the front cover of The Sphere emergency number during that period, offers a glimpse into the historical significance of this event. The 1920s, also known as the 'Roaring Twenties,' were marked by social and political upheaval, with labor disputes and strikes becoming increasingly common. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the tensions that existed during that era and the role that law enforcement played in maintaining order during times of civil unrest.
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