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The General Strike - Elephant & Castle
Burnt out bus incident at the Elephant & Castle, showing a portion of the bus on the left while mounted policemen control the crowds. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts, the Trades Union Congress called a General Strike in early May 1926. The strike only involved certain key industrial sectors (docks, electricity, gas, railways) but, in the face of well-organised government emergency measures and lack of real public support, it collapsed after nine days. Date: 1926
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Burnt Called Coal Congress Control Crowds Cuts Elephant Incident Issue Miners Mounted Police Men Portion Strike Support Threatened Trades Wage 1926
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection, featuring an iconic historical image: "The General Strike - Elephant & Castle" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph captures the intensity of the burnt-out bus incident during the 1926 General Strike, with a portion of the bus on the left and mounted policemen controlling the crowds. Each framed print is meticulously crafted to preserve the rich details and authenticity of this evocative image. Add this captivating piece to your home or office to ignite conversations and inspire reflections on the past. Order your Media Storehouse Framed Print of "The General Strike - Elephant & Castle" today.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. 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 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This powerful image captures the intensity and chaos of the General Strike at Elephant & Castle in London during May 1926. The photograph shows a burnt-out bus on the left side of the frame, with a portion of its charred remains visible amidst the crowd. The incident occurred during a protest in support of coal miners who were striking over threatened wage cuts. The Trades Union Congress had called for a General Strike in solidarity, involving key industrial sectors such as docks, electricity, gas, and railways. Despite the determination of the strikers, the strike only lasted for nine days due to well-organized government emergency measures and a lack of significant public support. In the foreground of the image, mounted policemen attempt to control the crowds, their stern faces and raised truncheons a stark reminder of the force used to quell the unrest. This photograph, taken by an unknown photographer and published in the Illustrated London News, is a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in British labor history. The General Strike at Elephant & Castle stands as a testament to the passion and resolve of the working class, as well as the power of the state to suppress dissent. The image also serves as a reminder of the complex and often contentious relationship between labor unions, the government, and the public during times of industrial action.
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