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Coal strike: movements towards an offical settlement 1926
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Coal strike: movements towards an offical settlement 1926
Fillings in many of collieries was that the Genaral strike was coming to the end; a flow of men returning back to work steadily increased, by 31 August the number of miners working in the Midlands exceeded 30, 000.
1926
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Ballot Blinkers Bolsover Coal Coalville Crowds Derbyshire Double Leicestershire Mansfield Meeting Midlands Miners Mines Mineworkers Mining Movement Movements Notts Offical Pits Ponies Resumed Return Settlement Spread Strike Strikes 1926 Resume Resumption
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of hope and renewal during the 1926 British Coal Strike, as men return to work and the mining industry begins to resume operations. By August of that year, the flow of miners back to their collieries in the Midlands had reached over 30,000, a significant increase from the height of the General Strike. The image shows a crowd of men, some with horses and pit ponies, making their way towards Grassmoor Colliery in Derbyshire. The atmosphere is one of determination and unity, as the miners put aside their differences and resumed their duties. The Coal Strike, which lasted from May to October 1926, was a pivotal moment in British industrial history. The dispute began when mineowners sought to reduce miners' wages and increase their working hours. The miners, represented by the Mineworkers' Federation, responded with a strike that quickly spread to other industries and sectors. The strike was met with resistance from those who crossed the picket lines, known as "blacklegs," and from the authorities, who used force to try and maintain order. Despite the challenges, the miners remained resolute, and their determination paid off. The government, recognizing the importance of the mining industry to the national economy, intervened and brokered a settlement that met many of the miners' demands. This photograph is a testament to the power of collective action and the resilience of the working class during a tumultuous period in British history. The scene depicted in this photograph took place in various locations, including Mansfield, Notts, Clipstone, Blacklegs Meeting, Coalville, Leicestershire, Bolsover, and other pits in the region. The image is a double-page spread from the Illustrated London News, taken by an unknown photographer, and is a poignant reminder of the human impact of industrial disputes and the importance of solidarity and perseverance in the face of adversity.
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