Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Transport > Trams
Strike action, with London trams at a standstill
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Strike action, with London trams at a standstill
The scene near the Elephant and Castle, London, with a continuous line of double-decker trams all heading in the direction of London Bridge during the 1911 strike.
1911
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 7243361
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10573746
Action Decker Double Elephant Hand Cart Pedestrians Strike Striking Trams Whisky Tram
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Politics
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Transport
> Trams
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the spirit of the 1911 transport workers' strike, as a continuous line of London trams come to a standstill near the iconic Elephant and Castle. The political and industrial action, which began in August 1911, was instigated by the Transport Workers' Federation in response to wage cuts and longer working hours. The scene depicts double-decker trams, their hand-painted advertisements for whisky and other goods now silent, all heading in the direction of London Bridge. The trams, once a symbol of the city's modern transport system, now lie still, their progress halted by the determined actions of the striking men. The hand carts and carts in the foreground, along with the pedestrians on the street, add to the sense of disruption and chaos. The imposing buildings of Elephant and Castle loom in the background, a stark reminder of the urban landscape that continues to function around the stilled transport. This powerful image offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in London's history, as the balance of power between workers and their employers was momentarily tipped in favor of the former.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
