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The Battle of Saltley Gate
At Saltley Coke Depot, Birmingham, police struggle to hold back pickets who had gathered to force the closure of the Depot, which had been continuing to process coal since the beginning of the miners strike in January 1972. By 10th February miners and many other workers made up a force of approximately 15, 000 pickets, and the police had no option but to close the gates, a key moment during the first strike by mineworkers in the UK since the General Strike of 1926. Date: February 1972
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Media ID 32221716
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1972 Birmingham Closure Coal Coke Demonstration Gates Miners Picket Pickets Strike Struggle Unions January
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Experience the power and intensity of history with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring The Battle of Saltley Gate. This iconic image from Mary Evans Prints Online captures the dramatic moment during the labor dispute at Saltley Coke Depot in Birmingham, where police clash with determined pickets. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of this Rights Managed photograph, transforming it into a stunning piece of art for your home or office. Each print is meticulously crafted using a unique process that prints the image onto a sheet of aluminum, resulting in a sleek, modern, and durable display. Add this historical image to your collection and relive the past with the beauty and brilliance of our Metal Prints.
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.
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Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" 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.
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This powerful print captures the intense and historic Battle of Saltley Gate, which took place at the Saltley Coke Depot in Birmingham during February 1972. The image depicts a chaotic scene as police officers struggle to hold back a massive crowd of pickets who had gathered to demand the closure of the depot, which had been processing coal since the start of the miners strike in January.
By February 10th, an estimated 15,000 pickets - including miners and other workers - had converged on Saltley Gate, overwhelming law enforcement and forcing them to close the gates. This pivotal moment marked a significant victory for the striking mineworkers and their allies, representing one of the largest displays of solidarity in UK labor history since the General Strike of 1926.
The tension and determination captured in this photograph serve as a poignant reminder of the power that can be wielded when individuals come together to fight for their rights and demand justice. It stands as a testament to the resilience and unity displayed by those who stood against oppressive forces during this turbulent period in British history.
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