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Railway strike 1911: Manchetser terminus, walking passagers
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Railway strike 1911: Manchetser terminus, walking passagers
Passagers walking along the metals into London Road, their trains having been deserted.
August 1911
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Deserted Lines Passagers Strike Strikes Track
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In August 1911, the railway network of Britain came to a grinding halt as thousands of railway workers went on strike. This historic photograph captured at Manchester Terminus shows the stark reality of the situation, with passengers making their way along the railway tracks towards London Road. The trains, once the lifeblood of transportation in the country, had been deserted, leaving travelers stranded and forced to find alternative means of reaching their destinations. The image is a poignant reminder of a significant moment in British history, when the usually bustling railway stations were eerily quiet, and the once-familiar sounds of steam engines and clanging trains were replaced by the hushed whispers of anxious passengers. The scene depicted in the photograph is a testament to the far-reaching impact of the strike, which disrupted the daily lives of millions of people across the country. The railway workers, who were primarily members of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, were protesting against wage cuts and the introduction of labor-saving machinery. The strike lasted for over a week, causing widespread chaos and hardship, and ultimately leading to the intervention of the government and the passing of the Dock Workers' and Railways Clauses Act 1911, which granted workers the right to strike and established arbitration procedures for disputes. This photograph, taken by the Illustrated London News Ltd and sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the history of British transportation and labor relations. It serves as a powerful reminder of the collective power of workers to demand better wages and working conditions, and the far-reaching consequences of industrial action.
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