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Black country strikers: miners at the pit bank, Stoke-on-Trent
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Black country strikers: miners at the pit bank, Stoke-on-Trent
Black country strikers: miners at the pit bank, Stoke-on-Trent, coming up in the cage for the last time. Date: October 1920
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Action Ballot Cage Colliery Coming Miner Miners Mines Mining Pits Stoke Strike Strikers Strikes Striking Trent
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This poignant photograph captures the moment of resignation and determination among the Black Country miners of Stoke-on-Trent as they make their way up the pit cage for the last time in October 1920. The miners' faces are etched with a mixture of exhaustion, frustration, and resolve as they end their long-standing strike against the coal industry. The Black Country miners' strike, which began in August 1920, was one of the largest industrial actions in British history. The miners demanded better wages, shorter working hours, and improved working conditions in response to the harsh realities of the coal mining industry. The strike, which lasted over two months, saw thousands of miners and their families endure hardships, with many facing eviction from their homes and going hungry. The situation became increasingly volatile, with violent clashes between strikers and police, as well as strikes and protests in other industries in solidarity with the miners. Despite the challenges, the miners remained steadfast in their resolve, and their actions ultimately led to significant improvements in wages and working conditions. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the miners and their families during this pivotal moment in British industrial history. The image is a poignant testament to the resilience and determination of the working class during a time of great social and economic change.
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