Canvas Print : The riots in the cotton districts
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The riots in the cotton districts
A page from the May 1878 Illustrated London News, detailing the cotton riots in Lancashire, which were the response to a proprosed 10% reduction in workers wages. The pictures clockwise from top right are as follows: - Drawing room and part of the kitchen in Colonel Jacksons house, destroyed by rioters - Hopwoods Mill - Bivouac of Lancers in Volunteer Artillery drill shed, Blackburn - Colonel Raynsford Jacksons Mill - Haslingden Mill in ruins
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Media ID 4428831
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1878 Artillery Colonel Cotton Destroyed Districts Haslingden Jackson Lancashire Lancers Mill Riot Riots Ruin Smouldering Violence Wages
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
"Bring history to life with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring "The Riots in the Cotton Districts" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transport you back to May 1878, as it depicts the tumultuous cotton riots in Lancashire. Witness the raw emotion and determination of the workers as they protested against a proposed 10% wage reduction. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the intricate details and vibrant colors of this iconic historical image. Hang it in your home or office as a conversation starter and a reminder of the past's impact on our present."
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 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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
This evocative page from the May 1878 issue of the Illustrated London News offers a stark depiction of the cotton riots that engulfed the districts of Lancashire in England. The proposed 10% reduction in workers' wages had ignited a wave of anger and frustration among the labor force, leading to widespread unrest and violence. Clockwise from the top right, the images reveal the devastating aftermath of the riots. The first drawing shows the destroyed remains of Colonel Jackson's house and part of his kitchen, ransacked and in ruins. The second image depicts Hopwoods Mill, its smouldering ruins a testament to the destructive power of the mob. In the third image, we see the bivouac of Lancers in the Volunteer Artillery drill shed in Blackburn, as they prepare to quell the unrest. The fourth image shows Colonel Raynsford Jackson's Mill, also in ruins, a symbol of the economic and industrial disruption caused by the riots. The final image in the series is of Haslingden Mill in ruins. The crowd, fueled by anger and desperation, had wreaked havoc on these once-thriving industrial sites. The riots in Lancashire were a turning point in the history of the cotton industry and labor relations in England. This poignant page from the Illustrated London News serves as a powerful reminder of the social and economic upheaval that occurred during this tumultuous period.
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