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National Coal Strike of 1912 - searching through slag heap
The National Coal Strike of 1912 - searching through slag heap for pieces of coal to burn.. The national coal strike of 1912 was the first national strike by coal miners in the United Kingdom. Its main goal was securing a minimum wage. After 37 days, the government intervened and ended the strike by passing the Coal Mines Act, establishing a minimum wage for the first time. The strike began at the end of February in Alfreton, Derbyshire and spread nationwide. Nearly one million miners took part. It ended on 6 April after 37 days. The strike caused considerable disruption to train and shipping schedules. Date: 1912
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Media ID 19711611
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Action Coal Finding Fuel Heap Miners Mining Nov19 Pieces Poor Poverty Searching Slag Strike Striking Trucks Wagons
20x30 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating poster prints from Media Storehouse. This powerful image captures the essence of the National Coal Strike of 1912, an historic moment in the United Kingdom's industrial history. Witness the determination of coal miners as they search through a slag heap for pieces of coal to burn during the country's first national coal strike. This evocative print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-have for history buffs, educators, and anyone interested in the human spirit and resilience. Order now and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 76.8cm x 48.9cm (30.2" x 19.3")
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This poignant image captures the harsh realities of the National Coal Strike of 1912, as coal miners and their families search through the slag heap in desperate hopes of finding pieces of coal to burn. The strike, which began in late February 1912 in Alfreton, Derbyshire, and quickly spread throughout the United Kingdom, involved nearly one million coal miners seeking a minimum wage. Lasting for 37 days, the strike brought significant disruption to train and shipping schedules, causing widespread hardship and poverty. The coal industry was a major sector of the British economy during the early 1900s, employing over a million people. However, working conditions were often poor, with long hours, low wages, and dangerous working conditions. The miners, who were predominantly from working-class backgrounds, felt they had no choice but to take collective action to demand better wages and working conditions. The strike ended on April 6, 1912, when the government intervened and passed the Coal Mines Act, establishing a minimum wage for the first time. This marked a significant victory for the miners and paved the way for future labor rights and protections. This photograph, taken during the height of the strike, offers a glimpse into the challenging conditions faced by the coal miners and their families. The ocean and railway wagons, cars, and trucks in the background serve as a reminder of the industrial landscape that shaped the lives of these workers, while the slag heap and the miners' determined search for fuel underscore the stark reality of their struggle for basic necessities.
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