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Fine Art Print : Milk churns at Hyde Park during the General Strike, London, 1926, (1935). Creator: Unknown
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Milk churns at Hyde Park during the General Strike, London, 1926, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Milk churns at Hyde Park during the General Strike, London, 1926, (1935). Hyde Park was closed to the public, and used as a food depot. From " The Silver Jubilee Book - The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures". [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1935]
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Media ID 19126096
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1926 Containers Dairy Dairy Worker Depot Dispute Distribution Employment Hyde Park Industrial Action Milk Milk Churn Milk Churns Odhams Press Ltd Strike The Silver Jubilee Book Westminster London England Workers Rights City Of Westminster General Strike General Strike 1926
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Witness the historic Milk Churns at Hyde Park during the General Strike in London, 1926. This iconic image, taken in 1935, captures the moment Hyde Park was repurposed as a food depot. Add a touch of history to your home or office with this intriguing and mysterious, yet unknown, photograph from Heritage Images. Order now and bring a piece of the past into your present.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.5cm x 50.8cm (14.4" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in London's history - the General Strike of 1926. Taken in Hyde Park, which was temporarily closed to the public during this turbulent time, the image showcases rows upon rows of milk churns stacked high as part of a makeshift food depot. The creator of this powerful photograph remains unknown, but their lens skillfully portrays the magnitude and impact of industrial action on everyday life. Intriguingly captured within the pages of "The Silver Jubilee Book - The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures" published by Odhams Press Ltd. in 1935, this image serves as a poignant reminder of workers' rights struggles during that era. Amidst labor disputes and employment challenges, men dedicated themselves to distributing essential goods like milk despite facing uncertain circumstances. The monochrome composition emphasizes both the starkness and resilience present at Hyde Park during those tense days. A lone dairy worker stands amidst the sea of churns, symbolizing countless others who fought for fair treatment and job security. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot from nearly a century ago, it prompts us to reflect on how far society has come since then while acknowledging ongoing battles for workers' rights around the world today. This print is not just an artistic representation; it encapsulates an important chapter in British history that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.
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