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General Strike 1926: Society women volunteers
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General Strike 1926: Society women volunteers
In support of the General Strike ladies from society helped, photograph showing volunteers working in Hyde Park, London, in the open air peeling potatoes, Lady Quilter (with tray), Mrs Causton (at boiler), Lady Mary Ashley Cooper and Lady Carmichael-Anstruther.
May 1926
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Anstruther Ashley Canteens Carmichael Cooking Cooper Hyde Strike Strikers Strikes Support Volunteers 1926 Caterers Causton
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In May 1926, the United Kingdom was gripped by a historic General Strike, as workers from various industries came together to protest against wage cuts and poor working conditions. Amidst the chaos and uncertainty, society women from the upper classes rose to the occasion, offering their support and solidarity to the strikers and their families. This photograph, taken in Hyde Park, London, captures a group of these remarkable women in action. They are seen working diligently in the open air, peeling potatoes and preparing food for the hungry strikers and their families. Among them are Lady Quilter, who is balancing a tray of potatoes, Mrs Causton, who is manning the boiler, Lady Mary Ashley Cooper, and Lady Carmichael-Anstruther. These ladies, along with many others, had set up catering facilities and canteens across the city to provide sustenance to the strikers and their families. Their selfless efforts were a testament to the spirit of unity and solidarity that characterized the General Strike. The photograph is a poignant reminder of a time when the divisions between classes were momentarily set aside, as people came together to fight for a common cause. It also highlights the important role that women, even from the privileged classes, played in supporting the workers' struggle and providing much-needed relief during a time of hardship. This image, taken from the archives of the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans, is a powerful reminder of a significant moment in British history and the indomitable spirit of the people during times of adversity.
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