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Fine Art Print : Riots at Salter Hebble, Halifax
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Riots at Salter Hebble, Halifax
Disturbances at Salter Hebble in Halifax, part of the 1842 general strike, also known as the Plug Plot Riots, The riots started among the miners in Staffordshire, England, and soon spread through Britain affecting factories, mills in Yorkshire and Lancashire, and coal mines from Dundee to South Wales and Cornwall. In the case of Halifax, mounted troops were drafted in from Leeds and the engraving shows some of the mob attacking them.
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience history through the lens of the past with our Fine Art Print of 'Disturbances at Salter Hebble in Halifax' by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating print offers a glimpse into the 1842 general strike, also known as the Plug Plot Riots. Witness the raw energy and intensity of the riots that started among the miners in Staffordshire, England. Each print is meticulously crafted to preserve the intricate details and authenticity of this historical moment. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
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This evocative image captures the chaos and violence of the Salter Hebble Riots in Halifax during the 1842 General Strike, also known as the Plug Plot Riots. The riots, which began among coal miners in Staffordshire, England, quickly spread to factories, mills, and coal mines across Britain, from Dundee to South Wales and Cornwall. In Halifax, Yorkshire, the local population, largely made up of textile workers, took up arms against the established order, leading to clashes with the authorities. In this engraving, we see members of the mob, dressed in working clothes and caps, hurling stones at mounted troops who have been drafted in from Leeds to maintain order. The troops, composed of cavalry troopers, hussars, and lancers, are shown charging at the crowd, their horses rearing and snorting in fear and aggression. The scene is one of insurrection and violence, as the dispute between the workers and their employers escalated into a full-blown insurrection. The Plug Plot Riots were a pivotal moment in 19th-century British history, marking a turning point in the struggle for workers' rights and labor reform. This image, taken from the Illustrated London News, provides a vivid and compelling snapshot of this tumultuous period, offering a glimpse into the raw emotions and tensions that underpinned the industrial unrest of the time.
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