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Food Escorts
8th May 1926: An armoured vehicle escorting food wagons passing through Oxford Circus, London, during the General Strike. (Photo by Davies/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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Davies
Media ID 12019254
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1920 1929 Armored Vehicle Convertible Crisis Driving Food Labor M Lab Stri Bri 1926 Mode Of Transport Moving After Occupation Oxford Circus Passing Recruitment Strike Industrial Action Wagon
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring history into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This captivating piece, titled "Food Escorts" by Davies from our Fine Art Storehouse collection, captures a moment in time from May 8th, 1926. Witness the historic scene of an armored vehicle escorting food wagons through Oxford Circus, London, during the General Strike. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted with premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the image to life. Add this stunning piece to your wall and relive history every day.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 Escorts - A Glimpse into the General Strike of 1926
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a significant moment in history - an armoured vehicle escorting food wagons passing through Oxford Circus, London during the General Strike on 8th May 1926. The image, taken by Davies for the Topical Press Agency/Getty Images, showcases the landscape of England at that time. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see a male-dominated scene with various vehicles dominating the road. From cars to buses and even an armored vehicle, these modes of transport were crucial in ensuring the safe passage of essential supplies amidst industrial action. The atmosphere is charged with crisis as men gather around these vehicles, representing different occupations affected by the strike. Their determined expressions reveal their commitment to maintaining normalcy despite challenging circumstances. The focus on food wagons highlights their vital role during this period. These escorts ensured that sustenance reached its destination amid labor unrest. It serves as a reminder of how transportation played a pivotal role not only in times of peace but also during moments when society faced upheaval. As we delve into this archival photograph from nearly a century ago, it offers us insight into both historical events and societal dynamics at play during that era. This thought-provoking image invites us to reflect upon resilience and resourcefulness while appreciating how far we have come since those tumultuous times.
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