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Great railway strike, trekking to business 1919
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Great railway strike, trekking to business 1919
When the railway strike first happened Londoners used other means of transportation, buses and trams to find their way to town, needless to say they could not cope with the amount of commuters. Owners of motor-vehicles took friends and family but others had to walk.
September 1919
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September 1919: The Great Railway Strike and the Mass Exodus to London - A Testament to Human Resilience The Great Railway Strike of September 1919 was a pivotal moment in British history, as the country's railway workers went on strike in protest against wage cuts and poor working conditions. With trains coming to a standstill, Londoners were left stranded and in need of alternative means to reach their places of work. In this evocative photograph from the Illustrated London News, we see a sea of people making their way towards the city, using whatever transportation means were available to them. Buses and trams were overcrowded, and many were unable to cope with the sheer volume of commuters. Those who were fortunate enough to own motor vehicles took friends and family with them, but for the majority, walking was the only option. The image captures the determination and resilience of the British people during this challenging time. Dressed in their Sunday best, men, women, and children trekked for miles, some carrying heavy bags and others pushing prams. The sight of this mass exodus to London would have been a common one during the strike, as people from all walks of life came together to face the unexpected hardships. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the power of community and the human spirit. Despite the adversity, Londoners persevered, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to their jobs and their city. The Great Railway Strike may have caused chaos and disruption, but it also brought people together in a way that few events ever have.
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