Photographic Print : London Family cutting Firewood

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London Family cutting Firewood

During the coal strike in 1912 families started to cut their own fire wood is response to the lack of resources. A family in London is seen collecting its own resources from their back garden. Date: 1912

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Media ID 32251644

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

Coal Conditions Cutting Maid Miners Mines Mining Protests Resources Strike Strikes

12"x8" Photo Print

Step back in time with our captivating photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the iconic image of "London Family Cutting Firewood" by ILN - Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative snapshot transports us to a bygone era, as a London family comes together to collect firewood from their garden during the coal strike of 1912. A poignant reminder of resourcefulness and resilience, this vintage print is sure to make a striking addition to any wall, inviting conversation and reflection on the past.

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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 30.5cm (8" x 12")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the bitter chill of a harsh English winter in 1912, this poignant photograph captures the determination and resilience of a London family as they gather firewood from their back garden. The coal strike, which began in April of that year, had left many families struggling to heat their homes as coal supplies dwindled. With miners taking to the streets in protests and strikes across the country, the coal industry was at a standstill, and the government's Coal Mines Act of 1911, which aimed to improve working conditions, had done little to alleviate the crisis. In response to the scarcity of resources, families like this one turned to their gardens and nearby woods to collect their own firewood. The father, dressed in traditional Edwardian clothing, wields an ax, while his wife and children assist, bundling the wood into piles. A maid, also in Edwardian attire, looks on, adding to the sense of tradition and community in this scene. The coal strike, which lasted for over six months, was a pivotal moment in British history, highlighting the struggles of the working class and the importance of self-sufficiency. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a time when families had to rely on their own resources to survive the harsh realities of winter.

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