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Great Sunday Food Convoy
A crowd watches as a food convoy guarded by armoured cars drives down India Dock Road in east London en route to the Hyde Park depot, on the 6th day of the 1926 General Strike, 9th May 1926. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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Topical Press Agency
Media ID 12018400
© 2008 Getty Images
1920 1929 Armored Vehicle Armoured Vehicle Convoy Crisis Crowd Down Driving East Employment And Labor Employment Issues Food Hyde Park London Industrial Building Labor London England M Lab Stri Bri 1926 Protection Strike Strike Industrial Action Truck Watching
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our stunning framed print from the Media Storehouse Fine Art collection. Witness the historical event of the "Great Sunday Food Convoy" as it makes its way through east London during the 1926 General Strike. Captured by the Topical Press Agency, this iconic image shows a crowd watching as armored cars protect the food convoy on India Dock Road, en route to Hyde Park depot on May 9, 1926. Add this captivating piece to your home or office décor and bring a piece of history into your space.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Great Sunday Food Convoy - A Glimpse into the 1926 General Strike
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, taken on the 9th of May 1926, we are transported back in time to witness a remarkable moment during the historic General Strike in London. The image captures a crowd of eager spectators lining India Dock Road in east London, their eyes fixed on an extraordinary sight unfolding before them. Guarded by imposing armoured cars, a convoy of trucks laden with essential food supplies makes its way towards Hyde Park depot. This Great Sunday Food Convoy symbolizes both resilience and desperation amidst a labor crisis that had gripped the nation. Employment issues had reached boiling point, leading workers from various industries to unite in solidarity through industrial action. The photograph exudes an air of tension as people watch intently while these vehicles navigate down the road. Their presence signifies not only protection for those inside but also hope for sustenance amid dire circumstances. This archival snapshot serves as a powerful reminder of the struggles faced by ordinary individuals during times of social upheaval. It encapsulates an era when transportation became synonymous with resistance and survival. As we delve into this historical scene frozen in time, let us reflect upon the indomitable spirit displayed by those who fought for better working conditions and fair treatment. Through this lens, we gain insight into one chapter of our collective past—a testament to human perseverance against adversity.
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