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Buses driven by volunteers seen here in Oxford Street London on the 9th day of
Buses driven by volunteers seen here in Oxford Street London on the 9th day of the General Strike. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners and mine owners failed over wages and the strike began on 3 May 1926. Millions obeyed the strike call, bringing transport systems to a halt while newspapers were not printed. The government responding by using volunteers to run trains and buses and sent in troops to move supplies from the London docks. There were clashes between police and crowds in many areas and at least 4000 strikers were arrested. There were attacks on buses and trains, including the derailing of the Flying Scotsman. The strike was called off unilaterally by the TUC on 12 May with no guarantees of fair treatment for the miners who fought on to bitter defeat in October. 11th May 1926
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Snapshot of History - Buses Driven by Volunteers during the General Strike in London, 1926
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. This print captures a pivotal moment in British history on the bustling Oxford Street in London. On the 9th day of the General Strike, buses driven by dedicated volunteers fill the street as millions across the nation heed the strike call. The strike was ignited by failed negotiations between miners and mine owners over wages, paralyzing transport systems and halting newspaper production. To counteract this disruption, the government enlisted volunteers to operate trains and buses while troops were deployed to ensure supplies reached their destinations from London docks. However, tensions ran high as clashes erupted between police and crowds throughout various areas. Attacks on buses and trains were not uncommon during this turbulent period; even iconic locomotives like the Flying Scotsman fell victim to derailing incidents. Despite its widespread impact, this historic strike came to an abrupt end when it was unilaterally called off by TUC (Trade Union Congress) on May 12th without securing fair treatment for miners. This defeat marked a bitter chapter for those who fought tirelessly until October. As we gaze upon this remarkable image from Memory Lane Prints, we are reminded of how industrial disputes can shape nations' destinies and leave lasting imprints on society's collective memory.
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