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The General Strike - clearing up Hyde Park 1926
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The General Strike - clearing up Hyde Park 1926
Clearing up in Hyde Park after the end of the General Strike: packing blankets used by volunteers for return to army stores. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts, the Trades Union Congress called a General Strike in early May 1926. The strike only involved certain key industrial sectors (docks, electricity, gas, railways) but, in the face of well-organised government emergency measures and lack of real public support, it collapsed after nine days Date: 1926
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Blankets Clearing Coal Congress Cuts Hyde Issue Miners Packing Stores Strike Strikes Support Threatened Trades Volunteers Wage 1926
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the General Strike in Hyde Park, London, in 1926. The historic event took place in support of coal miners who were facing threatened wage cuts, leading the Trades Union Congress to call for a strike involving key industrial sectors such as docks, electricity, gas, and railways. Although the strike gained significant momentum, it ultimately collapsed after just nine days due to well-organized government emergency measures and a lack of public support. In this image, volunteers are seen packing blankets used during the strike for their return to army stores. The blankets had been distributed to strikers and their families to provide warmth and comfort during the cold nights spent in the park. The scene is a poignant reminder of the solidarity and community spirit that emerged during this tumultuous period in British history. The General Strike of 1926 remains an important chapter in the story of labor rights and industrial action in the United Kingdom. The photograph, taken in the 1920s, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the 20th century. It serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the working class during a time of economic and political upheaval. The image also highlights the role of volunteers and community support in times of crisis, a theme that continues to resonate with us today.
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