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Food Convoy General Strike Armoured Cars, 1926
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Food Convoy General Strike Armoured Cars, 1926
May 1926: Armoured cars escorting food wagons through Oxford Circus to Hyde Park, London, during the General Strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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1920 1929 Armored Vehicle Crisis Crowd Food Hyde Park London Labor M Lab Stri Bri 1926 Mode Of Transport Moving After Occupation Oxford Circus Recruitment Strike Industrial Action Wagon
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Food Convoy General Strike Armoured Cars, 1926 - A Glimpse into the Turmoil of Industrial Unrest
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. This photograph captures a significant moment in history - May 1926 during the General Strike in London. The image showcases a convoy of armoured cars escorting food wagons through Oxford Circus to Hyde Park, amidst the chaos caused by industrial action. The scene is filled with tension as armored vehicles navigate through crowded streets, symbolizing the struggle between labor and capital during this period of crisis. The photo serves as a powerful reminder of the impact that strikes can have on everyday life, particularly when it comes to essential resources like food. Intriguingly captured in landscape format, this archival print transports us back to a time when modes of transport were vastly different from what we know today. It offers an insight into how people moved around and transported goods in early 20th century England. As we observe this historical snapshot, we are reminded of the importance of transportation not only for daily life but also for economic stability. This image encapsulates both the physical movement after occupation disruption and highlights how finance and consumer products were affected by such events. Preserved by Getty Images, this remarkable photograph invites us to reflect upon past struggles while appreciating our present circumstances where labor rights have evolved significantly since then.
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