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The Colliery Strikes, Distress in the Lancashire Colliery Districts (litho)
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The Colliery Strikes, Distress in the Lancashire Colliery Districts (litho)
1627444 The Colliery Strikes, Distress in the Lancashire Colliery Districts (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colliery Strikes, Distress in the Lancashire Colliery Districts. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 September 1893.
W D Almond); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23557660
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Coal Mining Despair Desperation Distress Distressed Gathering Industrial Action Lancashire Miners Strikes Misery Orator Soup Kitchen Waiting Wigan Wretch Ince
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The Colliery Strikes - A Glimpse into the Distress of Lancashire's Coal Mining Communities
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. This poignant lithograph, titled "The Colliery Strikes, Distress in the Lancashire Colliery Districts" captures a powerful scene during a period of industrial unrest in 19th-century England. Created by William Douglas Almond, this artwork provides a window into the hardships faced by coal miners and their families. In this image, we witness a gathering of weary men, women, and children waiting anxiously for news amidst heaps of waste coal. The atmosphere is one of despair and desperation as they endure the consequences of ongoing colliery strikes. A prominent orator passionately addresses the crowd, his words carrying hope amid their misery. Children are not exempt from this distressing reality; their innocent faces reveal both vulnerability and resilience. Some appear malnourished while others seek solace in each other's presence. Nearby stands a soup kitchen—a symbol of support for those affected by these challenging times. Through intricate engraving techniques, Almond masterfully conveys the emotional toll that industrial action has taken on Lancashire's mining communities. This print originally appeared in The Illustrated London News in September 1893—shedding light on an important chapter in history. "The Colliery Strikes" serves as a reminder that behind every labor dispute lies human suffering and struggle. It prompts us to reflect upon our collective responsibility to ensure fair working conditions for all workers—a timeless message captured within
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