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Llanelli railway strike riots, Wales



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Llanelli railway strike riots, Wales

One of the coal-carrying trucks in Llanelli, Wales, which rioters wrecked during the railway strike.
1911

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Media ID 7244983

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Action Coal Damage Llanelli Police Men Riot Rioters Riots Sabotage Strike Strikers Striking Truck Trucks Wrecked Wrecking


20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print

"Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of the Llanelli railway strike riots in Wales. Witness the intensity of the moment as protesters clash with coal-carrying trucks in this historic photograph from Mary Evans Picture Library/The Pete Frost Collection. Our high-quality canvas prints bring vibrant colors and stunning details to your home or office, creating a unique and intriguing conversation starter. Relive history with this mesmerizing piece of art."

Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.

Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang

Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")

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.


EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from the Pete Frost Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, the chaos of the Llanelli railway strike riots in Wales unfolds before our eyes. The year is 1911, and the industrial unrest that had been simmering in the coal mining regions of South Wales had reached a boiling point. The image captures the moment of destruction as rioters wreak havoc on a coal-carrying truck of the railway, a crucial artery of transportation for the coal industry. The scene is one of raw emotion and defiance. A group of rioters, their faces obscured by hats and scarves, stand atop the overturned truck, surveying their handiwork with a sense of satisfaction. Smoke rises from the wreckage, a testament to the intensity of the confrontation between the strikers and the authorities. In the background, a line of determined-looking police officers attempt to maintain order, their uniforms a stark contrast to the disorder surrounding them. The Llanelli railway strike was a pivotal moment in the history of the Welsh coal industry and labor relations. The workers were protesting against wage cuts and poor working conditions, and their actions brought the railway system to a standstill. The riots that ensued were a violent expression of their frustration and desperation, resulting in significant damage to both property and infrastructure. This powerful photograph offers a glimpse into a tumultuous period in Welsh history, a time when the balance of power between labor and industry was being redefined. It serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of industrial strife and the enduring struggle for workers' rights.

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