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"Strikes: A Captivating Collection of Moments in Time" The First Passover: Witness the power and resilience of a community as they strike against oppression

Background imageStrikes Collection: LLoyd George, the Good Fairy of the Coalition Government hopes to transform

LLoyd George, the Good Fairy of the Coalition Government hopes to transform
KDC400229 LLoyd George, the Good Fairy of the Coalition Government hopes to transform Britain into Utopia but instead conjures up the nightmare and devils of Unemployment, Trade Slump

Background imageStrikes Collection: Red Thursday, Labour Demonstrations, Paris, during the Depressions, 1930s (b / w photo)

Red Thursday, Labour Demonstrations, Paris, during the Depressions, 1930s (b / w photo)
5998030 Red Thursday, Labour Demonstrations, Paris, during the Depressions, 1930s (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Red Thursday)

Background imageStrikes Collection: The Rioting in the West End of London, 8 February (engraving)

The Rioting in the West End of London, 8 February (engraving)
1061830 The Rioting in the West End of London, 8 February (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rioting in the West End of London, 8 February)

Background imageStrikes Collection: The Strikes in France, Sugar-Refiners quitting the Works of MM Jeanty and Prevost, at La Villette

The Strikes in France, Sugar-Refiners quitting the Works of MM Jeanty and Prevost, at La Villette, Paris (engraving)
2772198 The Strikes in France, Sugar-Refiners quitting the Works of MM Jeanty and Prevost, at La Villette, Paris (engraving) by Smeeton

Background imageStrikes Collection: The great dock strikes (engraving)

The great dock strikes (engraving)
614484 The great dock strikes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great dock strikes: conciliation conference at the Mansion House, London)

Background imageStrikes Collection: Cotton mill strike in 1932 during the Great Depression, with police clearing the streets of

Cotton mill strike in 1932 during the Great Depression, with police clearing the streets of demonstrators (b / w photo)
5997984 Cotton mill strike in 1932 during the Great Depression, with police clearing the streets of demonstrators (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageStrikes Collection: An Englishmans Journey across Corea with Bread and Jam (engraving)

An Englishmans Journey across Corea with Bread and Jam (engraving)
1041797 An Englishmans Journey across Corea with Bread and Jam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Englishmans Journey across Corea with Bread and Jam)

Background imageStrikes Collection: The Barmaid at Battleton (engraving)

The Barmaid at Battleton (engraving)
1058986 The Barmaid at Battleton (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barmaid at Battleton)

Background imageStrikes Collection: Passengers on board the Maid of Orleans

Passengers on board the Maid of Orleans before sailing from Dover to France. She is the last B.R. passenger ferry out of Dover due to the strike of the seamen. 15th May 1966

Background imageStrikes Collection: Barmaids on Strike in Grangetown, 1973

Barmaids on Strike in Grangetown, 1973

Background imageStrikes Collection: After a strike lasting nearly four weeks Britains national newspapers resumed

After a strike lasting nearly four weeks Britains national newspapers resumed publication. The Newspaper Proprietors Association reached agreement on Tuesday night with the Amalgamated Engineering

Background imageStrikes Collection: For nearly four weeks these Fleet Street news vendors have been without papers to sell

For nearly four weeks these Fleet Street news vendors have been without papers to sell. Now, the strike over and normal publication resumed, they re back again with their familiar cry, " Star

Background imageStrikes Collection: No petrol signs at garage during the strike at Kingsbury Oil Depot, near Birmingham

No petrol signs at garage during the strike at Kingsbury Oil Depot, near Birmingham. 7th January 1979

Background imageStrikes Collection: Ford stay on strike. At at mass meeting at an open-air swimming pool in Dagenham, Essex

Ford stay on strike. At at mass meeting at an open-air swimming pool in Dagenham, Essex. Ford Union officials claimed that the show of hands were in favour of continuing the strike

Background imageStrikes Collection: Empty petrol tankers during the strike at Kingsbury Oil Depot, near Birmingham

Empty petrol tankers during the strike at Kingsbury Oil Depot, near Birmingham. 7th January 1979

Background imageStrikes Collection: Strike action at Rover, assembly line deserted, in support of the first official one day

Strike action at Rover, assembly line deserted, in support of the first official one day strike against the Industrial Relations Bill, Birmingham, Monday 1st March 1971

Background imageStrikes Collection: Strike action motor Industry, Birmingham, in support of the first official one day strike

Strike action motor Industry, Birmingham, in support of the first official one day strike against the Industrial Relations Bill, Birmingham, Monday 1st March 1971

Background imageStrikes Collection: Enrolling special constables during strike. London citizens rally to the call for

Enrolling special constables during strike. London citizens rally to the call for volunteers. Pictured, special constables receive their armlets

Background imageStrikes Collection: Rail Strike. A lorry load of special constables who have been called up for duty

Rail Strike. A lorry load of special constables who have been called up for duty, driving to Lots Road, Fulham, to guard the power station. 5th October 1919

Background imageStrikes Collection: The General strike of 1926 which lasted for nine days began on 4th May

The General strike of 1926 which lasted for nine days began on 4th May and was caused by the breakdown in negotiations in the coal industry dispute

Background imageStrikes Collection: Women with scarves around their heads and a man search a spoil heap near Manchester in a

Women with scarves around their heads and a man search a spoil heap near Manchester in a desperate bid to find fuel during the General Strike of 1926. May 1926

Background imageStrikes Collection: Commuters using makeshift public transport during the General strike of 1926

Commuters using makeshift public transport during the General strike of 1926. Picture shows rush hour traffic near the Queens picture theatre in Stockport Road, Longsight, manchester

Background imageStrikes Collection: Picture shows rush hour traffic in Manchester, during the General Strike of 1926

Picture shows rush hour traffic in Manchester, during the General Strike of 1926. No trams or buses are on the road due to the industrial dispute. May 1926

Background imageStrikes Collection: A mass meeting was held at Liverpool Pierhead, led by Mr Albert Bull

A mass meeting was held at Liverpool Pierhead, led by Mr Albert Bull, District Secretary of the National Union of Seamen (Mersey Area), during the Seamans strike

Background imageStrikes Collection: Mass meeting held by joint union strikers on the Liverpool waterfront during the ongoing

Mass meeting held by joint union strikers on the Liverpool waterfront during the ongoing seamans strike. Picture shows: Empty scenes at the docks during the meeting. 5th October 1966

Background imageStrikes Collection: Work in progress at the Tate and Lyle sugar refinery in Love Lane near the docks in

Work in progress at the Tate and Lyle sugar refinery in Love Lane near the docks in Liverpool after haulage drivers returned to work. 8th April 1968

Background imageStrikes Collection: Interior view of the the Ford Motor plant in Halewood, Merseyside showing production

Interior view of the the Ford Motor plant in Halewood, Merseyside showing production line empty of workers during the dispute. 24th February 1969

Background imageStrikes Collection: Middlesbrough Station during strike. 3rd October 1962

Middlesbrough Station during strike. 3rd October 1962

Background imageStrikes Collection: Pickets outside a Burnley Mill during a strike. These at Burnley in October 1931 look

Pickets outside a Burnley Mill during a strike. These at Burnley in October 1931 look more weary than militant but women raise a smile for the press photographers. October 1931

Background imageStrikes Collection: 1972 Miners Strike. Ash bin at the back of a terrace overlooking the Monmouthshire Valley

1972 Miners Strike. Ash bin at the back of a terrace overlooking the Monmouthshire Valley, at Newbridge, Monmouthshire. Taken to help illustrate the 1972 Miners Strike, 19th January 1972

Background imageStrikes Collection: British Rails giant parcels depot at Curzon Street Station, Birmingham

British Rails giant parcels depot at Curzon Street Station, Birmingham, was reduced to 50 per cent capacity today as the guards train dispute hit freight train services into the city

Background imageStrikes Collection: Parcels pile up at Curzon Street goods depot in Birmingham last night as the go-slow

Parcels pile up at Curzon Street goods depot in Birmingham last night as the go-slow and strike action by train guards began to take effect. Circa 1960s

Background imageStrikes Collection: THE SEVENTIES were a time of strikes and, in December 1974

THE SEVENTIES were a time of strikes and, in December 1974, the big national bakers decided to follow suit, demanding a 66% pay rise

Background imageStrikes Collection: Cardiff Labour Councillor Derek Allinson is one of the volunteers who will drive

Cardiff Labour Councillor Derek Allinson is one of the volunteers who will drive ambulances during the strike. 6th January 1974

Background imageStrikes Collection: Buses driven by volunteers seen here in Oxford Street during the 10th day of

Buses driven by volunteers seen here in Oxford Street during the 10th day of the General Strike. The police escort was there to deter strikers from tampering with the engine

Background imageStrikes Collection: The National Miners Strike 1947 Miners at Ryhope

The National Miners Strike 1947 Miners at Ryhope, who have decided that striking winders must not be allowed to resume work at the pit, watch the idle pithead 6 May 1947

Background imageStrikes Collection: Policeman on traffic duty seen here directing cyclist and pedestrians on High Holborn

Policeman on traffic duty seen here directing cyclist and pedestrians on High Holborn, on the 8th day of the General Strike

Background imageStrikes Collection: Meat Strike. A meeting in progress at Smithfield Meat market showing two delegates making

Meat Strike. A meeting in progress at Smithfield Meat market showing two delegates making a speech. They are Mr L Hanson, group secretary of the union and Mrs H Tribe. 4th February 1936

Background imageStrikes Collection: Labour Leader Ramsay MacDonald seen here with union leaders entering the TUC building in

Labour Leader Ramsay MacDonald seen here with union leaders entering the TUC building in London on the eve of the general strike. 3rd May 1926

Background imageStrikes Collection: Workers at Mitchells and Butlers brewery in Smethwick, Staffordshire, pouring 120

Workers at Mitchells and Butlers brewery in Smethwick, Staffordshire, pouring 120, 000 pints of beer down the drain due to an industrial dispute. 19th April 1966

Background imageStrikes Collection: Managing director of British United Airways Freddie Laker

Managing director of British United Airways Freddie Laker, loads luggage onto an aircraft at Gatwick airport during a strike by porters. 1st December 1964

Background imageStrikes Collection: Group of Weavers on strike in Manchester, 17th August 1932

Group of Weavers on strike in Manchester, 17th August 1932

Background imageStrikes Collection: Talking it over, The Spinners Strike, Manchester, 31st October 1932

Talking it over, The Spinners Strike, Manchester, 31st October 1932. Over 200, 000 spinners stop work in Lancashire, defying their leaders acceptance of the new wages agreement

Background imageStrikes Collection: Bob Charters businessman owner of Inverwear, formely known as Lee Leisurewear

Bob Charters businessman owner of Inverwear, formely known as Lee Leisurewear, 1st April 1982. Lee Leisurewear on the Larkfield Estate in Greenock

Background imageStrikes Collection: Footballers Don Revie (left), Dennis Viollett and Albert Quixall attending a strike

Footballers Don Revie (left), Dennis Viollett and Albert Quixall attending a strike meeting in Manchester, organised by Players Union chairman Jimmy Hill. 19th December 1960

Background imageStrikes Collection: General Strike Scene May 1926 End of general strike scenes

General Strike Scene May 1926 End of general strike scenes. Police special constables cheering end of strike news Buses with Daily Mirror poster on

Background imageStrikes Collection: General Strike May 1926 The Great industrial strike commences

General Strike May 1926 The Great industrial strike commences. Women volunteers lining up to enrol their services

Background imageStrikes Collection: General Strike Scene May 1926 Food Lorry with soldiers a board on guard duty London

General Strike Scene May 1926 Food Lorry with soldiers a board on guard duty London 1926



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"Strikes: A Captivating Collection of Moments in Time" The First Passover: Witness the power and resilience of a community as they strike against oppression, commemorating their liberation. Flamenco Dancer: With every stomp and twirl, the dancer strikes a chord deep within our souls, captivating us with their passionate performance. Women Playing Polo: Breaking barriers and defying expectations, these fierce athletes strike fear into their opponents' hearts while shattering gender norms. Soldiers at Brynkinalt Colliery, 1912: In a battle for fair wages and better working conditions, these brave soldiers on strike demonstrate unwavering solidarity amidst adversity. Hastings, Sussex - Lightning over the sea from the beach: Nature's fury strikes with electrifying beauty as lightning dances across the darkened sky above crashing waves. Pneumonia strikes like a man-eating shark led by its pilot fish: Unleashing devastation upon unsuspecting victims, pneumonia is likened to an insidious predator that preys upon weakened bodies. Arthur Scargill of the NUM talks with miners on strike 1984: A powerful leader stands shoulder-to-shoulder with his fellow miners during one of history's most significant labor strikes – united in pursuit of justice and fairness. Moments in Time Collection: This striking compilation captures poignant snapshots that have shaped our world – from historic events to everyday wonders that leave us breathless. Buxom Blonde in Bikini: Embracing confidence and breaking stereotypes, this stunning woman radiates strength as she confidently strikes a pose under the sun-kissed skies. Labour Party Leader Ramsay MacDonald seen here with leading women activists fighting for workers' rights – together they strike at inequality head-on. Birkenhead Wrecked B+W .