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Mounted police direct pedestrians in London, on the 10th day of the General Strike
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Mounted police direct pedestrians in London, on the 10th day of the General Strike
Mounted police direct pedestrians in London, on the 10th day of the General Strike. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners and mine owners failed over wages and the strike began on 3 May 1926. Millions obeyed the strike call, bringing transport systems to a halt while newspapers were not printed. The government responding by using volunteers to run trains and buses and sent in troops to move supplies from the London docks. There were clashes between police and crowds in many areas and at least 4000 strikers were arrested. There were attacks on buses and trains, including the derailing of the Flying Scotsman. The strike was called off unilaterally by the TUC on 12 May with no guarantees of fair treatment for the miners who fought on to bitter defeat in October. 4th May 1926
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This print takes us back to the 10th day of the General Strike in London, during the turbulent year of 1926. As millions of workers united in protest after failed negotiations over wages, chaos ensued throughout the city. In this snapshot, mounted police officers can be seen directing pedestrians amidst a bustling crowd. The strike paralyzed transportation systems, bringing trains and buses to a standstill while newspapers remained silent. To counteract this disruption, volunteers were enlisted to operate public transport, and troops were deployed to ensure vital supplies reached their destinations from the London docks. However, tensions escalated as clashes erupted between police forces and agitated crowds across various areas. The unrest led to numerous arrests with at least 4000 strikers being detained. Acts of sabotage targeted buses and trains during this period of industrial dispute; even the iconic Flying Scotsman fell victim to derailing. Ultimately, on May 12th, unilaterally called off by the TUC (Trade Union Congress), the strike ended without securing fair treatment for miners who continued their fight until October's bitter defeat. This remarkable image encapsulates not only a pivotal moment in history but also captures an era defined by its congestion-filled streets teeming with commuters navigating through adversity on foot or horse-drawn carriages.
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