Metal Print : Strikers obstructing transport during London Dock Strike
Metal Prints From Mary Evans Picture Library
Strikers obstructing transport during London Dock Strike
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Media ID 7244369
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Action Conflict Dock Docker Dockers Drawn Minories Obstruction Passing Picket Picketing Prevent Prevention Strike Striker Strikers Striking Unrest Delivery Obstructing
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Metal Prints from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, "Strikers obstructing transport during London Dock Strike" by Mary Evans Picture Library/The Pete Frost Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a pivotal moment in history. The metallic finish adds depth and dimension to the powerful scene of the striking workers, making it a unique and eye-catching addition to any space. Relive the past with this high-quality, durable print that is sure to spark conversation and inspire reflection.
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 evocative photograph captures the intense moment of the London Dock Strike in 1911, as a determined group of strikers obstruct the transport of goods on a busy city street. The crowd, made up mostly of dockworkers and their supporters, have drawn a line in the sand, using a cart and a horse-drawn van as makeshift barriers to prevent the delivery of goods from entering the docks. The towering Minories building in the background serves as a stark reminder of the contrasting worlds at play – the industrial unrest on the streets below and the seemingly uninterrupted business of the city above. The strikers, dressed in work clothes and hats, are a determined and focused presence, their faces set in determined expressions as they block the road. Horses and carts, a common mode of transport at the time, are forced to come to a halt, adding to the sense of disruption and obstruction. The passing van driver, seemingly reluctant to engage with the strikers, looks on with a mixture of frustration and resignation. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the industrial unrest that gripped London during this period, as dockworkers demanded better wages and working conditions. The London Dock Strike, which lasted from August to November 1911, was a significant moment in the history of the labor movement, and this image encapsulates the tension and conflict that characterized the period. The strikers' actions, while disruptive, were a crucial part of the process of securing better working conditions and wages for dockworkers, and this photograph serves as a testament to their determination and resolve.
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