Railway strike 1911: Magistrate reading the riot act
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Railway strike 1911: Magistrate reading the riot act
Magistrate reading the riot act in Vauxhall Road, Liverpool, during the mobs attack on prison-vans. Saying: " Our Sovereign Lord the King Chargeth and Commandeth all persons being assembled immediately to diserse themselves." Date: August 1911
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Acts Crowds Crowed Liverpool Magistrate Riot Riots Strike Vauxhall
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1. Title: "The Magistrate Reads the Riot Act: A Pivotal Moment in the 1911 National Railway Strike, Liverpool" The photograph captures a significant moment during the tumultuous 1911 National Railway Strike in Liverpool, England. The image, taken in August of that year on Vauxhall Road, depicts a magistrate in the midst of addressing an unruly crowd. With a stern expression, he declares, "Our Sovereign Lord the King chargeth and commandeth all persons being assembled immediately to disperse themselves." The railway strike, which began in late July, was a pivotal event in British labor history. It was instigated by workers' demands for better wages and working conditions, leading to widespread disruptions across the railway network. The situation escalated into violent confrontations between strikers and the authorities, with this incident in Liverpool being one of the most notable. The magistrate's act of reading the riot act was a legal measure taken to restore order during public disturbances. The Riot Act of 1715, still in effect during this time, required the monarch to formally declare an assembly unlawful and demand that the crowd disperse. The failure to comply could result in arrest and even fatal consequences. The photograph offers a glimpse into the tense atmosphere of the time, with the crowd's restlessness palpable in their expressions and body language. The magistrate, standing tall and resolute, embodies the authority attempting to maintain order amidst the chaos. This powerful image underscores the significance of the 1911 railway strike and the broader labor struggles that shaped the course of British history.
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