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Running the blockade
Illustration by S. Begg showing a wagon of supplies being conveyed over Tower Bridge under police escort during the London Dock Strike of 1911
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Media ID 4361560
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Begg Blockade Conveyed Dock Escort Running Strike Supplies Wagon
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection, featuring the captivating image "Running the Blockade" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative illustration, created by S. Begg, transports you back in time to the London Dock Strike of 1911. Witness the drama as a wagon of essential supplies is conveyed over Tower Bridge under the watchful eyes of the police. Our high-quality framed prints are meticulously crafted to bring the history and detail of this iconic image to life in your home or office. Each print is expertly framed in a style that complements the artwork, ensuring a beautiful and timeless addition to your space. Experience the thrill of history with every glance. Order your Media Storehouse Framed Print of "Running the Blockade" today.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
Running the Blockade: Defying the London Dock Strike of 1911 as Depicted in S. Begg's Illustration August 7, 1911, was a pivotal moment in the London Dock Strike history. Amidst the ongoing labor dispute between the dockworkers and their employers, essential supplies were becoming scarce, and the city was on the brink of a humanitarian crisis. In response, the authorities took matters into their own hands and decided to transport the much-needed provisions across the Thames using Tower Bridge. This illustration by S. Begg, titled "Running the Blockade," vividly portrays the scene as a wagon filled with supplies is conveyed over Tower Bridge under the watchful eyes of a police escort. The image, published in the Illustrated London News, showcases the determination and resilience of the authorities to ensure the uninterrupted flow of essential supplies to the city, despite the ongoing dock strike. The London Dock Strike, which lasted from August 27 to October 12, 1911, was a significant event in the history of labor relations in the United Kingdom. The strike, which involved over 14,000 dockworkers, was a protest against the proposed reduction in wages and the extension of the working day from 8.5 hours to 10 hours. The event brought the city to a standstill, affecting the import and export industries and causing widespread hardship. This historical illustration serves as a testament to the tenacity and resourcefulness of those in power during times of crisis. It also highlights the importance of essential services and the lengths to which authorities will go to maintain them, even in the face of labor unrest. The image, with its intricate details and evocative use of light and shadow, invites us to reflect on the past and the lessons it holds for us today.
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