Photographic Print : Strike / Vehicles Damaged
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Strike / Vehicles Damaged
Police and civilians around a bus, the windows of which have been smashed by stone-throwers in the Old Edinburgh Road, Glasgow Date: 1926
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Media ID 7135053
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Civilians Damaged Edinburgh Glasgow Smashed Strike Throwers Vehicles Windows 1926
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Experience history through the lens with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Prints. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a pivotal moment in time as police and civilians gather around a damaged bus in Glasgow's Old Edinburgh Road during a strike in 1926. Witness the raw emotion and tension of the scene as windows have been shattered by stone-throwers. Add this evocative print to your collection and bring the past into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 16.2cm (11" x 6.4")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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 tense atmosphere of the Old Edinburgh Road in Glasgow during the General Strike of 1926. The image shows a bus with shattered windows, a poignant reminder of the violent clashes that took place between police and civilians during the industrial action. The date, 1926, is inscribed in the bottom left corner, adding historical context to the scene. The General Strike was a pivotal moment in British history, with workers from various industries across the country coming together to demand better wages and working conditions. In Glasgow, the situation escalated into violent confrontations between strikers and the police. The Old Edinburgh Road, a major thoroughfare in the city, became a battleground as stone-throwing civilians clashed with law enforcement. The photograph reveals a chaotic scene, with police officers standing guard around the damaged bus, while civilians mill about in the background. The windows of the bus have been smashed, and debris litter the road. The expression on the faces of the people in the photograph conveys a sense of unease and uncertainty. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the historical significance of the General Strike and the unrest that gripped Glasgow during this period. It offers a glimpse into the past, providing valuable insight into the social and political climate of the time. The image also serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of industrial action and the importance of peaceful resolution to conflicts.
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