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Breakaway from coal strike 1926
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Breakaway from coal strike 1926
After more than a week on general strike, there was a strong movement that began with the coal-miners of the Midlands to break-away from the strike abd return to work, on terms arranged locally with the owners.
1926
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of defiance and determination among the coal miners of the Midlands during the historic 1926 General Strike in Britain. After over a week of solidarity with their striking colleagues across industries, a strong movement began to emerge among these mineworkers to break away from the strike and return to work. The men in this image, huddled together at the Cresswell Colliery in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, are seen resuming their jobs under the watchful eyes of their local mine owners. The coal miners, many wearing their trade union badges with pride, had grown tired of the prolonged strike and the hardships it brought upon their families. The democratic nature of the decision to return to work is evident in the scene, with the miners making their choice locally and freely. The horses, with their blinkers on, symbolize the narrow focus of the miners on their immediate needs and the resumption of their livelihoods. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the complexities of the 1926 General Strike, a pivotal moment in British industrial history. The coal miners' decision to break away from the strike was a contentious one, with many in the trade union movement viewing it as a betrayal. However, this image underscores the human element of the strike, highlighting the personal sacrifices and the desire for a return to normalcy amidst the larger political and economic turmoil.
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