Armoured convoy of food supplies: General strike 1926

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Armoured convoy of food supplies: General strike 1926

General strike in 1926 called for emergency measures, armoured vehicles and troops in a convoy through the streetscarrying much need food. Date: May 1926

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Armoured Convoy Escorted Oxford Strike Strikes Supplies Traffic Vehicles 1926

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the tense atmosphere of the historic General Strike in Britain, which took place in May 1926. The image shows an armoured convoy of food supplies making its way through the streets of London, escorted by troops. The General Strike was a mass protest against wage cuts and poor working conditions, and it brought the country to a standstill as workers in various industries downed tools in solidarity. The British government, fearing the potential for widespread unrest and food shortages, took emergency measures to ensure the delivery of essential supplies to the population. This included deploying the military to escort armoured vehicles carrying foodstuffs through the streets of major cities, as seen in this photograph. The convoy, which includes a mix of armoured cars and regular vehicles, makes its way through the traffic-clogged streets of the East End of London, with onlookers watching from the sidelines. The General Strike lasted for nine days and ultimately failed to achieve its objectives, but it is remembered as a pivotal moment in British history. It marked the end of the post-World War I economic slump and ushered in a new era of industrial relations and social reform. This photograph provides a powerful visual record of a time when the normal rhythms of urban life were disrupted, and the country came to a virtual standstill.

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