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Wrecked train, Llanelli railway strike riots, Wales
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Wrecked train, Llanelli railway strike riots, Wales
A troop train in Llanelli, Wales, wrecked by rioters during the railway strike, during which nine people were killed. What started out as a peaceful strike by railway workers in Llanelli turned within two days into violence, destruction and deaths after a bayonet charge and the shooting of two unarmed men by the army.
1911
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Action Broken Cardiff Compartment Damage Destruction Llanelli Riot Rioters Rioting Riots Strike Strikers Striking Troop Violence Violent Windows Wreck Wrecked Wrecking
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In this striking photograph from the Pete Frost Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, the aftermath of the Llanelli railway strike riots in Wales is captured in all its destructive glory. The image shows the wrecked remains of a troop train, its compartments smashed and windows shattered, a testament to the intense violence that erupted during the industrial action in 1911. The peaceful strike by railway workers in Llanelli, South Wales, had turned violent within just two days. The situation escalated when the military intervened, leading to clashes between the soldiers and the strikers. The image depicts the chaos that ensued, with rioters wreaking havoc on the train, smashing windows and damaging the carriage interiors. The events that transpired during the Llanelli railway strike were tragic, with nine lives lost and many more injured. The violence began when two unarmed strikers were shot by the army, leading to a retaliation from the crowd. The situation quickly spiraled out of control, with the army responding with a bayonet charge. The photograph captures the raw emotion and intensity of the moment, with the broken glass and wrecked train compartments reflecting the destructive energy of the rioters. The image is a poignant reminder of the human cost of industrial unrest and the volatile nature of labor disputes during this period in history. The Llanelli railway strike riots were a significant event in the history of the Welsh labor movement, highlighting the tensions between workers and management and the role of the military in maintaining order during industrial action. This powerful photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history, one that continues to resonate with us today.
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