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The post Offices first national strike in the history of the British Post Office
The post Offices first national strike in the history of the British Post Office took place from Wednesday 20th January to Sunday 7th March 1971. It came about because the wokers turned down a pay offer.
Mrs. Winnie Underwoood (pictured), a part-time postwoman at Long Lawford, Near Rugby, was all set to deliver mail in the village today...but none was posted. It was a similar picture in other villages. Few residents seemed to take advantage of a skeleton post service operating from today. Rugby Post Office are able to start the service at villages within their area because 60 postmen and women, mainly part-timers, are now reporting for duty. Only a handful are still on strike. Letters and parcels can now be delivered in each village if they are taken to a local sub-post office. There is still no delivery from one village to another and the town of Rugby will not benefit.
25th February 1971
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Rugby
Warwickshire
England
Media ID 21625121
© Mirrorpix
Bicycles Bike Cycles Cycling Deliveries Industrial Action Posties Staff Uniform The Post Office
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse and Memory Lane Prints. Witness the historical significance of The Post Office's first national strike in the UK, as depicted in this evocative image from Mirrorpix. Dating back to January 20th, 1971, this print offers a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in British history. Bring the past to life in your home or office, and add a touch of nostalgia to any space. Order now and relive history with this exquisite Fine Art Print.
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 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Captured in this print is Mrs. Winnie Underwood, a dedicated part-time postwoman at Long Lawford near Rugby, during the historic national strike of the British Post Office in 1971. The image portrays her ready to deliver mail in the village, although no letters were posted due to the ongoing industrial action. This scene was replicated across numerous villages where residents seemed reluctant to take advantage of the limited skeleton postal service that had resumed. However, there was a glimmer of hope as Rugby Post Office managed to initiate deliveries within their jurisdiction by deploying 60 postmen and women who had returned to work, predominantly comprising part-time staff members. Although only a handful of individuals remained on strike, inter-village mail delivery and services for the town of Rugby were still suspended. Nevertheless, locals could now send letters and parcels through their local sub-post offices for intra-village distribution. This snapshot from February 25th, 1971 reflects an era when posties relied on bicycles as their primary mode of transport while carrying out their duties with unwavering dedication. Despite facing challenges during this period of unrest within the postal industry, Mrs. Underwood's smile exemplifies her commitment and resilience amidst turbulent times.
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