Police escorting cart during Dock Strike, London
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Police escorting cart during Dock Strike, London
Police escorting a cart during the London Dock Strike. During the strike it was practically impossible for any transport to be moved without a police escort. Seen here is a cart leaving the Meat Market under police protection to deliver meat to the London suburbs.
1911
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Action Deliver Dock Escort Escorting Meat Protection Reid Reids Smithfield Stout Strike Suburbs Unrest Delivery
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In this evocative photograph taken in 1911, a cart laden with meat makes its way through the chaotic streets of London during the height of the Dock Strike. The unrest that gripped the city's docks had brought industrial action to a boiling point, making it practically impossible for any transport to be moved without the protection of the police. Seen here, a determined group of officers on horseback and on foot escort the cart as it leaves the Meat Market in Smithfield, bound for the London suburbs. The scene is one of tense action, with the cart's driver looking over his shoulder warily as they navigate the crowded streets. The stout, uniformed officers, some carrying truncheons, maintain a watchful eye on the surrounding area, ready to respond to any potential threat. The pubs and shops along the roadside are closed, their shuttered windows and empty streets a testament to the widespread disruption caused by the strike. The horse-drawn cart, with its large piles of meat, stands in stark contrast to the stillness of the otherwise deserted street. This photograph, taken by renowned photographer Reid, offers a glimpse into the tumultuous events of the Dock Strike, a pivotal moment in London's industrial history. The image captures the sense of unease and uncertainty that hung over the city during this period of unrest, as well as the vital role played by the police in maintaining order and ensuring the delivery of essential supplies to the suburbs.
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