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Coal Supplies in England
Coal Supplies in England which were gradually used up because of the coal strike. The national coal strike of 1912 was the first national strike by coal miners in the United Kingdom. Its main goal was securing a minimum wage. After 37 days, the government intervened and ended the strike by passing the Coal Mines Act, establishing a minimum wage for the first time. The reserves of coal are seen in Dover Railway station, St Pancras, West Kensington and Kentish town. Date: 1912
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This evocative photograph captures the Coal Supplies in England during the national coal strike of 1912, an historic moment in the country's labor history. The image shows the dwindling coal reserves piled high at various railway stations, including Dover Railway Station at St. Pancras, West Kensington, and Kentish Town. The coal miners, who formed the majority of the working class at the time, had gone on strike in pursuit of a minimum wage, marking the first national coal strike in the United Kingdom. The coal crisis lasted for 37 days, causing widespread hardship and disruption. The photograph serves as a stark reminder of the impact of the strike on the nation's coal supply. The coal reserves, which were once abundant, are now reduced to mere piles, a testament to the severity of the situation. The government eventually intervened, passing the Coal Mines Act, which established a minimum wage for the first time. The strike ended, but the issue of fair wages for laborers remained a contentious one, and the memory of the coal strike of 1912 continued to resonate in the national consciousness. This photograph, taken in 1912, provides a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the history of labor rights and industrial relations in England. It serves as a reminder of the power of collective action and the importance of securing fair wages for workers.
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