London tube strike, 1919
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London tube strike, 1919
London takes to walking: incidents of the 1919 tube strike, as reported in The Illustrated London News. The strike began on 3rd February, with Londoners taking a philosophical attitude, the ILN claimed, to the queuing and to the overcrowded buses, many choosing to walk to their destinations instead. Pictured in this spread is Elephant and Castle tube station, closed and guarded by police, as well as the strikers themselves.
1919
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Buses Elephant News Overcrowded Strike Strikers Tube Walk 1919
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In the winter of 1919, London was brought to a standstill as thousands of tube workers went on strike. The action began on February 3rd, leaving commuters stranded and seeking alternative means of transportation. The Illustrated London News reported that Londoners took a philosophical attitude towards the queuing and overcrowded buses, with many opting to walk to their destinations instead. This spread from The Illustrated London News captures the scene at Elephant and Castle tube station, which was closed and guarded by police during the strike. The image shows a sea of people, bundled up against the cold, making their way through the streets of London on foot. The once bustling tube station now stood empty, a stark reminder of the disruption caused by the labor action. The strike, which lasted for several days, brought the city to a grinding halt. The overcrowded buses and long queues at the few remaining transport services caused chaos and frustration for commuters. But despite the hardships, Londoners remained resilient, taking to the streets in large numbers to make their way to work, school, and other appointments. The tube strike of 1919 was a pivotal moment in London's transportation history. It highlighted the importance of public transport to the city's daily functioning and the need for reliable and efficient services. The image of Elephant and Castle tube station, closed and guarded by police, serves as a poignant reminder of this significant moment in London's past.
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