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Photographic Print : Great Cab Strike, London 1853
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Great Cab Strike, London 1853
Arrival of a train, not a cab to be had. Date: 1853
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Media ID 23266590
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1850s 1853 Cabs Luggage Strike Strikes Taxi
12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This striking image, titled "Great Cab Strike, London 1853" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into history. Depicting an empty London street lined with horses and carriages, this photograph tells the story of a cab strike that left the city's commuters stranded. The arrival of a train in the distance hints at an alternative means of transportation, adding to the intrigue. Experience the allure of the past with this exquisite, high-quality print. Perfect for enhancing your home or office decor, this print is not only a beautiful addition but also a thought-provoking conversation starter. Order yours today and let history come alive in your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 13.9cm (12" x 5.5")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures the chaos and frustration of London's Great Cab Strike of 1853. The photograph, taken outside a railway station during the height of the industrial action, shows a crowded scene of travelers and their luggage gathered around an arriving train. The absence of cabs in the scene is palpable, as the strike had left thousands of commuters stranded and unable to make their connections. The 1850s were a time of rapid industrialization and urban growth in London, and the demand for reliable transportation was greater than ever. Hackney carriages, or cabs, were a common mode of transport for the city's affluent residents and businesspeople. However, when cab drivers went on strike in protest of new regulations and increased competition from omnibuses and railways, the city was thrown into disarray. The photograph presents a striking contrast between the orderly arrival of the train and the disorderly scene outside. The determined expressions on the faces of the travelers, some of whom appear to be in a state of distress, convey the sense of urgency and desperation that must have pervaded the city during the strike. The large crowds and piles of luggage also suggest the scale of the problem and the significant impact it had on London's transportation network. Despite the challenges presented by the strike, the photograph also reveals glimpses of resilience and resourcefulness. Some travelers are seen helping each other with their luggage or hailing alternative forms of transport, such as horse-drawn carriages. The arrival of the train, while not a solution to the cab shortage, at least offered a means of escape from the chaos of the city streets. Overall, this photograph provides a fascinating glimpse into the challenges and complexities of urban transportation in 19th-century London and the ripple effects of industrial action on the daily lives of city dwellers.
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