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For nearly four weeks these Fleet Street news vendors have been without papers to sell
For nearly four weeks these Fleet Street news vendors have been without papers to sell. Now, the strike over and normal publication resumed, they re back again with their familiar cry, " Star, News and Standard". Work was resumed last night on national newspapers and for the first time since March 25th, Londoners were able to buy copies of their favourite daily and evening papers. 20th April 1955
Wilson
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
DM G1841
Media ID 21851005
© Mirrorpix
1955 News Newspaper Newspapers Print Printing Selling Street Strike Strikes
20"x24" (61x51cm) Metal Print
Revive the nostalgic charm of history with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring Wilson's iconic image, "Fleet Street News Vendors." Witness a poignant moment in time as news vendors return to their familiar cry after a four-week-long strike, selling "The Star" once again. Our high-quality metal prints bring the rich textures and vibrant colors of this classic photograph to life, making it a stunning addition to your home or office decor. Order yours today and relive the history with a piece of art that tells a story.
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 60.9cm x 50.8cm (24" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 51.4cm (24.2" x 20.2")
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 print captures the resilience and determination of Fleet Street news vendors during a historic strike in 1955. For nearly four weeks, these hardworking individuals were left without papers to sell, their livelihoods hanging in the balance. However, as the strike finally came to an end and normal publication resumed, they returned to their posts with renewed vigor. The image depicts a bustling street scene filled with men eagerly advertising the availability of popular newspapers such as "Star" "News" and "Standard". The long-awaited resumption of work on national newspapers brought relief not only to these dedicated vendors but also to Londoners who had been deprived of their favorite daily and evening papers since March 25th. In this snapshot from the past, we witness a significant moment in history where industry workers triumphed over adversity. The photograph serves as a reminder that even amidst strikes and challenges faced by those involved in printing and selling news, there is always hope for resolution and progress. Preserved through time by Wilson's lens, this poignant image encapsulates both the struggle endured by these news vendors during the strike period and their triumphant return to business-as-usual once again. It stands as a testament to human resilience within an ever-evolving industry that continues to shape our world today.
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