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Food Escorts
8th May 1926: An armoured vehicle escorting food wagons passing through Oxford Circus, London, during the General Strike. (Photo by Davies/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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Davies
Media ID 12019254
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1920 1929 Armored Vehicle Convertible Crisis Driving Food Labor M Lab Stri Bri 1926 Mode Of Transport Moving After Occupation Oxford Circus Passing Recruitment Strike Industrial Action Wagon
10"x8" Photo Print
"Experience the historical depth of this captivating photograph, "Food Escorts" by Davies, from our Media Storehouse Fine Art Print collection. This iconic image, originally captured by the Topical Press Agency in 1926, depicts an armored vehicle escorting food wagons through the bustling streets of Oxford Circus, London, during the General Strike. Each print is meticulously produced using premium materials and techniques to ensure the highest quality and vibrant color representation. Adorn your walls with this intriguing piece of history and ignite conversation with its timeless appeal."
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Food Escorts - A Glimpse into the General Strike of 1926
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a significant moment in history - an armoured vehicle escorting food wagons passing through Oxford Circus, London during the General Strike on 8th May 1926. The image, taken by Davies for the Topical Press Agency/Getty Images, showcases the landscape of England at that time. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see a male-dominated scene with various vehicles dominating the road. From cars to buses and even an armored vehicle, these modes of transport were crucial in ensuring the safe passage of essential supplies amidst industrial action. The atmosphere is charged with crisis as men gather around these vehicles, representing different occupations affected by the strike. Their determined expressions reveal their commitment to maintaining normalcy despite challenging circumstances. The focus on food wagons highlights their vital role during this period. These escorts ensured that sustenance reached its destination amid labor unrest. It serves as a reminder of how transportation played a pivotal role not only in times of peace but also during moments when society faced upheaval. As we delve into this archival photograph from nearly a century ago, it offers us insight into both historical events and societal dynamics at play during that era. This thought-provoking image invites us to reflect upon resilience and resourcefulness while appreciating how far we have come since those tumultuous times.
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