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Coal Strike in Stoke-on-Trent 1920
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Coal Strike in Stoke-on-Trent 1920
Pit boys from Stoke-on-Trent with a chalked declaration
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Action Coal Declaration Feb21 Miner Miners Mining Slogan Stoke Strike Strikers Strikes Striking Trent
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This evocative photograph captures a group of young pit boys from Stoke-on-Trent, England, standing proudly with a chalked declaration during the coal strike of October 1920. The boys, dressed in their grubby work clothes and wearing miner's helmets, exude a sense of determination and solidarity as they hold up a large piece of slate bearing the handwritten slogan, "We Want Justice." The coal industry was a vital part of Stoke-on-Trent's economy during the 1920s, and the community was deeply affected by the industrial action that took place in October 1920. Thousands of miners across the country, including those from Stoke-on-Trent, went on strike in protest against wage cuts and unsafe working conditions. The boys in this photograph are likely the children of the striking miners, showing their support for their fathers and brothers by joining the picket lines. Their chalked declaration reflects the spirit of the striking miners, who were determined to fight for their rights and secure a better future for their families. The image is a poignant reminder of the industrial action that shaped the history of the coal mining industry and the working-class communities that depended on it. It also highlights the resilience and determination of the people of Stoke-on-Trent during a time of great social and economic upheaval.
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