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Taxi cab drivers strike, Charing Cross, London

The almost empty forecourt of Charing Cross Station in Central London, during a brief taxi cab drivers strike (31 October to 9 November). The year 1911 had seen a whole spate of transport-related strikes. On a normal day the forecourt would be full of taxis

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Action Carriages Charing Coach Coaches D River Dispute Drivers Empty Strike Strikes Striking Taxi Taxis Unrest Fore Court


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In this historical photograph, the forecourt of Charing Cross Station in Central London stands almost eerily empty, a stark contrast to the bustling hub of activity it normally is. The year was 1911, and the forecourt was not silent due to a lull in travel, but rather because of a brief taxi cab drivers' strike that took place from October 31 to November 9. The taxi drivers, united in their dispute with the London Coalition Licensing Authority over licensing fees and working conditions, had decided to take a stand against the perceived injustices. The result was an industrial unrest that brought the normally reliable taxi service to a grinding halt. The absence of taxis was felt acutely, as the forecourt, which would usually be filled with the sound of honking horns and the sight of horse-drawn carriages and motorized taxis, was now eerily quiet. Instead, a few coaches could be seen parked haphazardly on the empty forecourt, their drivers presumably waiting for the resolution of the dispute. The strike was part of a larger wave of transport-related unrest that year, as workers across various industries took action to demand better wages and working conditions. The railway workers had already struck in August, and the taxi cab drivers' strike was a clear indication that the unrest was far from over. This photograph, taken during the taxi cab drivers' strike, offers a glimpse into a moment in history when the normally reliable transport network came to a standstill, leaving commuters and travelers stranded and uncertain. The empty forecourt of Charing Cross Station serves as a reminder of the power of collective action and the impact it can have on the daily lives of people.

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