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Unable to get their weekend meat rations owing to the transport strike Londoners
Unable to get their weekend meat rations owing to the transport strike Londoners queue for horse flesh outside a shop in Brixton
11th January 1947
TopFoto independent historic photographs and images all subjects and eras
Media ID 10984764
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
Horse Butcher Food Shortage Queues
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image "Unable to get their weekend meat rations owing to the transport strike, Londoners" by General from TopFoto. This evocative photograph transports you to post-war London on 11th January 1947, where people queue outside a shop in Brixton for horse flesh due to the transport strike. The historical significance and raw emotion captured in this image are sure to make a striking addition to your home or office decor. Order now and let this piece tell a story that transcends time.
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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This print captures a poignant moment in London's history during the transport strike of 1947. In this snapshot, we witness the resilience and resourcefulness of Londoners as they patiently queue outside a shop in Brixton, desperately seeking their weekend meat rations. However, due to the scarcity caused by the strike, what awaits them is an unconventional solution - horse flesh. The image showcases a unique aspect of this challenging time: horsemeat becoming an unexpected source of sustenance for human consumption. As people stand in line with determination etched on their faces, it serves as a stark reminder of the food shortage that plagued post-war Britain. Amidst bomb-scarred streets and rationed supplies, this photograph encapsulates both hardship and survival instincts. It transports us back to an era where queues were not just for leisurely pursuits but rather essential for securing basic necessities. Photographed by General from TopFoto, this historical document offers us a glimpse into the past while raising questions about our own relationship with food security today. It reminds us that even in times of crisis, communities find ways to adapt and persevere against all odds. As we reflect upon this powerful image, let it serve as a testament to human resilience and solidarity during trying times – reminding us that unity can prevail even when faced with adversity.
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