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Poster Print : Food transport lorries parked up in Hyde Park on the tenth day of the General Strike
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Food transport lorries parked up in Hyde Park on the tenth day of the General Strike
Food transport lorries parked up in Hyde Park on the tenth day of the General Strike. Hyde Park was closed for the duration of the strike and was rapidly transformed into great milk and petrol dump The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners and mine owners failed over wages and a lock out, the strike began on 3 May 1926. Millions obeyed the strike call, bringing transport systems to a halt while newspapers were not printed. The government responding by using volunteers to run trains and buses and sent in troops to move supplies from the London docks. There were clashes between police and crowds in many areas and at least 4000 strikers were arrested. There were attacks on buses and trains, including the derailing of the Flying Scotsman. The strike was called off unilaterally by the TUC on 12 May with no guarantees of fair treatment for the miners who fought on to bitter defeat in October. 12th May 1926
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Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
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Media ID 21577961
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Busy Congestion Industrial Dispute Lorries
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse poster print from Memory Lane Prints. This captivating image transports you to Hyde Park on the tenth day of the General Strike, where history was made as food transport lorries came to a halt. The iconic scene of parked lorries against the backdrop of Hyde Park's lush greenery is a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in history. Bring this piece of the past into your home or office and ignite fascinating conversations. A must-have for history buffs and art enthusiasts alike.
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Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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Food transport lorries parked up in Hyde Park on the tenth day of the General Strike, 12th May 1926. As a result of failed negotiations between miners and mine owners over wages and lockouts, millions across the nation joined forces to bring transportation systems to a grinding halt. With newspapers ceasing publication, tensions escalated rapidly. Hyde Park, usually bustling with activity, was closed off for the duration of the strike and quickly transformed into an immense milk and petrol dump. This print captures a momentous scene as food transport lorries line up in solidarity within this unexpected setting. The government responded by enlisting volunteers to operate trains and buses while dispatching troops to ensure supplies were moved from London docks amidst clashes between police and protesting crowds. The unrest reached its peak with attacks on buses and trains, including the dramatic derailing of the iconic Flying Scotsman. Despite these efforts, it became evident that fair treatment for miners was not guaranteed. On 12th May 1926, unilaterally calling off the strike without securing their demands, the TUC left many feeling bitter about this defeat. This remarkable photograph serves as a poignant reminder of an era marked by social upheaval and collective action; a testament to those who fought tirelessly for workers' rights during one of Britain's most significant labor disputes.
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