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Businesses, pubs and theatres having to use candles and torches during the gas strike. (Photo by Edward Gooch/Getty Images)

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1870 1879 Bar Drink Establishment Britain Business Candle Females Food And Drink Establishment Format Portrait Fuel And Power Generation Labor Ladder Light Light Natural Phenomenon Moving Activity Occupation Recruitment Store Strike Industrial Action Theater Torch Used


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Amidst the Darkness - Businesses, Pubs, and Theatres Embrace Candlelight during the Gas Strike

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. In this black and white portrait by Edward Gooch, we are transported back to a time of industrial unrest in Europe. The photograph captures the struggles faced by businesses, pubs, and theatres during a gas strike in Britain between 1870-1879. As darkness enveloped the city streets due to fuel shortages, men and women can be seen huddled together in this vertical composition. Their faces illuminated by flickering candlelight and torches held aloft, they navigate through their daily activities with resilience. This image serves as a powerful testament to human adaptability amidst adversity. Despite limited resources and challenging circumstances, these individuals continue their moving activities within various establishments - from finance stores to food and drink venues - determined not to let the strike halt their operations. Edward Gooch's archival print transports us back in time as we witness firsthand how communities rallied together during times of labor strife. It reminds us of the importance of unity when facing challenges that impact our livelihoods. Let this photograph serve as a reminder that even in moments when light seems dimmed or extinguished entirely, there is always strength within individuals who come together for a common cause.

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