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The Collieries Strikes and Riots (litho)
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The Collieries Strikes and Riots (litho)
1627411 The Collieries Strikes and Riots (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Collieries Strikes and Riots. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 September 1893.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22262130
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Civil Unrest Coal Mining Industrial Action Miners Strikes Opening Riots South Wales Wales Aberdare
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The Collieries Strikes and Riots: A Glimpse into South Wales' Turbulent Industrial History". This lithograph, created by an anonymous English School artist in the 19th century, offers a powerful visual narrative of the collieries strikes and riots that plagued South Wales during this era. The print, now part of a private collection, was originally featured in The Illustrated London News on September 16,1893. The scene depicted is one of intense civil unrest and industrial action. In Aberdare, amidst the backdrop of coal mining communities fighting for their rights and fair treatment, we witness a gathering at an open-air meeting. Miners from Aberaman and surrounding areas have come together to voice their grievances against oppressive working conditions. The engraving captures the raw emotions experienced by these brave men as they stand united against injustice. With clenched fists raised high in defiance, they demand better wages and improved safety measures within the treacherous mines. Amidst this chaos lies a poignant moment; miners bowing their heads in prayer for strength during these trying times. Water cannons are deployed by authorities to disperse the crowds but fail to dampen their spirits or extinguish their determination. This evocative image serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought tirelessly for workers' rights in Wales' coal mining industry. It stands as both a testament to human resilience and a call for social justice that resonates even today.
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