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Work of mob at St Quentin in food price riots, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
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Work of mob at St Quentin in food price riots, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Work of mob at St Quentin in food price riots, 1911. Shows broken windows at a cafe in Saint-Quentin, France
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1911 Aftermath Broken Broken Glass Cafe Damage Damaged George Grantham Bain Inflation Price Prices Riot Rioting Riots Windows Bain George Graham Bain News Service Cost Of Living George Graham Bain Press Photography
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Chaos Erupts in Saint-Quentin - Food Price Riots of 1911
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In this striking photograph taken by Bain News Service in August 1911, a mob of protesters descends upon the streets of Saint-Quentin, France, amidst growing discontent over rising food prices. The scene is one of utter chaos and destruction as rioters smash windows at a local café, leaving shards of glass scattered across the sidewalk.
A curious dog watches from afar as people scramble to salvage what they can from the wreckage. The atmosphere is tense and volatile, with no signs of calm in sight. This powerful image captures the desperation and frustration that gripped many parts of Europe during this period, as inflation soared and poverty became increasingly widespread.
The Bain News Service photograph provides a poignant glimpse into the lives of ordinary people struggling to make ends meet amidst economic turmoil. The stark black-and-white tones only add to the sense of urgency and despair, making for a hauntingly evocative portrait that continues to resonate today.
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