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Industrial Action Collection (#4)

"Unyielding Voices: A Glimpse into the History of Industrial Action" Crowd outside the closed East India Dock Gates, Poplar, London

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Coal Strike in the North of France (engraving)

The Coal Strike in the North of France (engraving)
1063178 The Coal Strike in the North of France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coal Strike in the North of France)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Great Colliery Strike in Durham (engraving)

The Great Colliery Strike in Durham (engraving)
1106648 The Great Colliery Strike in Durham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Colliery Strike in Durham)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Strike in South Wales (engraving)

The Strike in South Wales (engraving)
1105150 The Strike in South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strike in South Wales)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Recent Troubles at Creusot (engraving)

The Recent Troubles at Creusot (engraving)
2772092 The Recent Troubles at Creusot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Troubles at Creusot)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: Violence against freedom of work, conflict between strikers and workers who want to work

Violence against freedom of work, conflict between strikers and workers who want to work... (colour litho)
2815628 Violence against freedom of work, conflict between strikers and workers who want to work... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The tramway strike in Milan, strikers trying to prevent the resumption of service with other

The tramway strike in Milan, strikers trying to prevent the resumption of service with other personnel (colour litho)
2815071 The tramway strike in Milan, strikers trying to prevent the resumption of service with other personnel (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: An uprising in Tripoli, Turkish soldiers who throw their weapons

An uprising in Tripoli, Turkish soldiers who throw their weapons and refuse to serve for not being paid (colour litho)
2814773 An uprising in Tripoli, Turkish soldiers who throw their weapons and refuse to serve for not being paid (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: Railway obstructionism in Italy, episodes of travellers rebellion against railway workers

Railway obstructionism in Italy, episodes of travellers rebellion against railway workers (Colour Litho)
2814762 Railway obstructionism in Italy, episodes of travellers rebellion against railway workers (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Strike Of Eleven Thousand Masons In Milan, The Meeting In The Courtyard Of The Castle For The

The Strike Of Eleven Thousand Masons In Milan, The Meeting In The Courtyard Of The Castle For The Division
2798434 The Strike Of Eleven Thousand Masons In Milan, The Meeting In The Courtyard Of The Castle For The Division... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Last Sulphur (Colour Litho)

The Last Sulphur (Colour Litho)
2798421 The Last Sulphur (Colour Litho) by Thiel, Ewald (1855-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last sulphur. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 14 April 1901.); © Look and Learn

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, where the Farm Labourers Strike began (engraving)

Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, where the Farm Labourers Strike began (engraving)
1613686 Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, where the Farm Labourers Strike began (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wellesbourne, Warwickshire)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Warwickshire Farm Labourers Strike (engraving)

The Warwickshire Farm Labourers Strike (engraving)
1613650 The Warwickshire Farm Labourers Strike (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Warwickshire Farm Labourers Strike)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Strike at Blackburn, Large Meeting of Operatives in the Market-Place on Thursday Week

The Strike at Blackburn, Large Meeting of Operatives in the Market-Place on Thursday Week (engraving)
1612780 The Strike at Blackburn, Large Meeting of Operatives in the Market-Place on Thursday Week (engraving) by English School

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Lock-Out in South Wales, Mass Meeting of the Locked-Out at Mountain Hare

The Lock-Out in South Wales, Mass Meeting of the Locked-Out at Mountain Hare, Merthyr-Tydvil (engraving)
1611660 The Lock-Out in South Wales, Mass Meeting of the Locked-Out at Mountain Hare, Merthyr-Tydvil (engraving) by English School

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Railway Strike in Scotland, Police and Military at the Railway Bridge, Motherwell (engraving)

The Railway Strike in Scotland, Police and Military at the Railway Bridge, Motherwell (engraving)
1602762 The Railway Strike in Scotland, Police and Military at the Railway Bridge, Motherwell (engraving) by English School

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The New Year in Scotland, discussing the Strike (engraving)

The New Year in Scotland, discussing the Strike (engraving)
1602753 The New Year in Scotland, discussing the Strike (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Year in Scotland, discussing the Strike)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: Mill at Wardner, Idaho, USA, blown up by Strikers (engraving)

Mill at Wardner, Idaho, USA, blown up by Strikers (engraving)
1599057 Mill at Wardner, Idaho, USA, blown up by Strikers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mill at Wardner, Idaho, USA, blown up by Strikers)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Dock Labourers Great Strike in London (b / w photo)

The Dock Labourers Great Strike in London (b / w photo)
1596110 The Dock Labourers Great Strike in London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dock Labourers Great Strike in London)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: View of the Docks in Marseille during the Maritime Strike

View of the Docks in Marseille during the Maritime Strike
CHT290527 View of the Docks in Marseille during the Maritime Strike, from the front cover of Le Petit Parisien, 21st December 1902 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: Caricature of Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) with John Llewellyn Lewis (1880-1969

Caricature of Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) with John Llewellyn Lewis (1880-1969
PNP254588 Caricature of Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) with John Llewellyn Lewis (1880-1969) and Congress fiddling by American School

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: Strike of the mondarisi in the Vercelli area, as the rice beds tried to prevent the travel of

Strike of the mondarisi in the Vercelli area, as the rice beds tried to prevent the travel of the free
2815234 Strike of the mondarisi in the Vercelli area, as the rice beds tried to prevent the travel of the free... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: Lightning and a Treasure (Colour Litho)

Lightning and a Treasure (Colour Litho)
2778490 Lightning and a Treasure (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lightning and a treasure)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Strike Of The Cigar Makers In Venice, Fightings Between Strikers And Non-Strikers In The

The Strike Of The Cigar Makers In Venice, Fightings Between Strikers And Non-Strikers In The Streets (colour litho)
2798742 The Strike Of The Cigar Makers In Venice, Fightings Between Strikers And Non-Strikers In The Streets (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: A novelty in the struggles of work, in England (colour litho)

A novelty in the struggles of work, in England (colour litho)
2808932 A novelty in the struggles of work, in England (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A novelty in the struggles of work, in England)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Lock-Out in South Wales (engraving)

The Lock-Out in South Wales (engraving)
1611670 The Lock-Out in South Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lock-Out in South Wales)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Warwickshire Farm Labourers Strike, Meeting at Whitnash (engraving)

The Warwickshire Farm Labourers Strike, Meeting at Whitnash (engraving)
1613649 The Warwickshire Farm Labourers Strike, Meeting at Whitnash (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Warwickshire Farm Labourers Strike)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: Distress in the Colliery Districts (b / w photo)

Distress in the Colliery Districts (b / w photo)
1627485 Distress in the Colliery Districts (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distress in the Colliery Districts)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Collieries Strikes and Riots (engraving)

The Collieries Strikes and Riots (engraving)
1627404 The Collieries Strikes and Riots (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Collieries Strikes and Riots)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Colliery Strikes, Distress in a Colliery Village, distributing Soup (engraving)

The Colliery Strikes, Distress in a Colliery Village, distributing Soup (engraving)
1627402 The Colliery Strikes, Distress in a Colliery Village, distributing Soup (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colliery Strikes)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Dockers Strike at Southampton (litho)

The Dockers Strike at Southampton (litho)
1596691 The Dockers Strike at Southampton (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dockers Strike at Southampton)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: Gas-Workers Meeting on Peckham Rye, Sunday Afternoon, 8 December (engraving)

Gas-Workers Meeting on Peckham Rye, Sunday Afternoon, 8 December (engraving)
1596335 Gas-Workers Meeting on Peckham Rye, Sunday Afternoon, 8 December (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gas-Workers Meeting on Peckham Rye)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: A Strike of Workmen in Paris (engraving)

A Strike of Workmen in Paris (engraving)
1099527 A Strike of Workmen in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Strike of Workmen in Paris)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Preston Strike (engraving)

The Preston Strike (engraving)
1097406 The Preston Strike (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Preston Strike)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Railway Strikes in Scotland (engraving)

The Railway Strikes in Scotland (engraving)
1062237 The Railway Strikes in Scotland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Railway Strikes in Scotland)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Recent Strikes and Riots in Belgium (engraving)

The Recent Strikes and Riots in Belgium (engraving)
1062168 The Recent Strikes and Riots in Belgium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Strikes and Riots in Belgium)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Dock Strike at Hull, Messrs Wilsons Clerks at Work on thess 'Juno'(engraving)

The Dock Strike at Hull, Messrs Wilsons Clerks at Work on thess "Juno"(engraving)
1038796 The Dock Strike at Hull, Messrs Wilsons Clerks at Work on thess " Juno" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dock Strike at Hull)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Miners Strike in Durham, Great Mass Meeting at Twizell, in the County of Durham (engraving)

The Miners Strike in Durham, Great Mass Meeting at Twizell, in the County of Durham (engraving)
1106640 The Miners Strike in Durham, Great Mass Meeting at Twizell, in the County of Durham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Miners Strike in Durham)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Coal Strike, Miners getting Surface Coal in Fields near Sheffield (litho)

The Coal Strike, Miners getting Surface Coal in Fields near Sheffield (litho)
1063202 The Coal Strike, Miners getting Surface Coal in Fields near Sheffield (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coal Strike)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Great Dock Strikes, Conciliation Conference at the Mansion House (engraving)

The Great Dock Strikes, Conciliation Conference at the Mansion House (engraving)
1046595 The Great Dock Strikes, Conciliation Conference at the Mansion House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Dock Strikes)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Dock Strike in Hamburg, Strike Pay Day (engraving)

The Dock Strike in Hamburg, Strike Pay Day (engraving)
1051289 The Dock Strike in Hamburg, Strike Pay Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dock Strike in Hamburg, Strike Pay Day)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Engineering Dispute, Demonstration on Eelbrook Common, Fulham (litho)

The Engineering Dispute, Demonstration on Eelbrook Common, Fulham (litho)
1597980 The Engineering Dispute, Demonstration on Eelbrook Common, Fulham (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Engineering Dispute)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Warwickshire Farm Labourers Union (engraving)

The Warwickshire Farm Labourers Union (engraving)
1613664 The Warwickshire Farm Labourers Union (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Warwickshire Farm Labourers Union)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Omnibus Mens Strike (litho)

The Omnibus Mens Strike (litho)
1603231 The Omnibus Mens Strike (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Omnibus Mens Strike. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 June 1891)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Railway Strike in Scotland, Sketches at Glasgow (engraving)

The Railway Strike in Scotland, Sketches at Glasgow (engraving)
1602750 The Railway Strike in Scotland, Sketches at Glasgow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Railway Strike in Scotland, Sketches at Glasgow)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Strike Of The Swimming Pools (Girls) Of The Milan Tailoring And Millinery Workshops

The Strike Of The Swimming Pools (Girls) Of The Milan Tailoring And Millinery Workshops (Colour Litho)
2798563 The Strike Of The Swimming Pools (Girls) Of The Milan Tailoring And Millinery Workshops (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: Disturbances in the Manufacturing Districts (engraving)

Disturbances in the Manufacturing Districts (engraving)
1586957 Disturbances in the Manufacturing Districts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Disturbances in the Manufacturing Districts)

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Agricultural Strike, the Night Meeting of Farm Labourers at Wellesbourne

The Agricultural Strike, the Night Meeting of Farm Labourers at Wellesbourne, Warwickshire (engraving)
1057784 The Agricultural Strike, the Night Meeting of Farm Labourers at Wellesbourne, Warwickshire (engraving) by Bromley

Background imageIndustrial Action Collection: The Great Workers Demonstrations, Procession of 100, 000 Workers in Petersburg on Commemorative

The Great Workers Demonstrations, Procession of 100, 000 Workers in Petersburg on Commemorative Strike
2815617 The Great Workers Demonstrations, Procession of 100, 000 Workers in Petersburg on Commemorative Strike... (colour litho) by Beltrame




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"Unyielding Voices: A Glimpse into the History of Industrial Action" Crowd outside the closed East India Dock Gates, Poplar, London, 1897: Witness the power of solidarity as workers gather in defiance at the barricaded gates, demanding fair treatment and improved working conditions. The Coal Miners Strike, Streethouse near Castleford: Amidst heaps of refuse and adversity, coal miners take matters into their own hands to secure a better future for themselves and their families. Fourmies secret cover for Le Pilori, 1892: Peek behind the veil of secrecy as brave individuals risk everything to expose injustice and fight for social change during a time of oppression. Father Gapon's demonstration, Russia, 1905: In an era marked by turmoil and unrest, witness one man's courageous stand against inequality as he leads a protest that reverberates throughout history. Tenants rent strike in Peckham, south east London (1931): When pushed to their limits by exorbitant rents and unfair landlords' practices, residents unite in resistance to reclaim their right to affordable housing. Piles of rubbish in Soho during the dustmen's strike (1979): As garbage mounts on every corner amidst a citywide strike by sanitation workers; it becomes clear that even those deemed invisible hold immense power when united. The Strike (1899) - Oil on canvas: A powerful depiction capturing the essence – workers standing shoulder-to-shoulder against exploitation with unwavering determination. The Fool Of Reuter And Schreiber (1660-86) - Brush and Indian ink on paper: Discover how satire became a weapon wielded by artists against oppressive forces during times when dissent was met with severe consequences. The dramas of the storm summer: In Liguria. . (colour litho).