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Liverpool General transport Strike 1911
Most of the summer of 1911, dockers, railway workers and sailors, as well as people from other trades went on strike, paralysing Liverpools commerce. Transforming trade unionism and Merseyside. For the first time trade unions establish themselves, becoming mass organisations of the working class. Photographs showing men been arrested, street scenes in Liverpool where mounted police are trying to keep crowded protesters at bay and finally thousands of strickers around St Georges Hall.
August 1911
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Media ID 14243617
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Arrested Arrests Clearing Crowds Crowed Dockers Joins Liverpool Mounted Plateau Protesters Rear Rioters Rioting Riots Sailors Strike Strikes
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Liverpool General Transport Strike 1911 Poster Print from Media Storehouse, a captivating addition to your historical decor. This powerful image, sourced from Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans through Mary Evans Prints Online, brings to life the significant events of the summer of 1911. During those months, Liverpool was at a standstill as dockers, railway workers, sailors, and individuals from various trades went on an unprecedented strike, paralyzing the city's commerce. This historic moment transformed trade unionism and Merseyside, marking a turning point in labor history. Display this evocative poster print as a conversation starter, an educational tool, or simply as a beautiful representation of an important chapter in Liverpool and the United Kingdom's history. This high-quality print is perfect for offices, classrooms, or personal collections, ensuring the legacy of the Liverpool General Transport Strike remains alive and relevant.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity of the Liverpool General Transport Strike of August 1911, an event that significantly transformed the political and social landscape of the city and the nation as a whole. The summer of 1911 saw a mass action involving dockers, railway workers, sailors, and individuals from various trades, who came together to protest against wage cuts and poor working conditions. The strike brought Liverpool's commerce to a grinding halt, with the Western Approaches to the Port of Liverpool joining the action in August. The image shows a chaotic street scene in Liverpool, with mounted police attempting to keep the crowded protesters at bay. Horses and their riders are seen trying to clear the streets, as the masses of strikers, many wearing their trade union badges with pride, gather around St George's Hall. The atmosphere is tense, with the potential for violence and rioting in the air. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in British history. For the first time, trade unions established themselves as mass organizations of the working class, asserting their power and influence on the national stage. The Liverpool General Transport Strike marked a turning point in the labor movement, leading to significant reforms and changes in the way that workers' rights were perceived and addressed. This image, taken by the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans, is a powerful testament to the determination and resilience of the working class during a time of great social and political upheaval. It is a reminder of the power of collective action and the importance of standing up for one's rights and beliefs.
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