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Sentry stands guard at a bus depot on the 9th day of the General Strike
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Sentry stands guard at a bus depot on the 9th day of the General Strike
Sentry stands guard at a bus depot on the 9th day of the General Strike. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners and mine owners failed over wages and a lock out, 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. 11th May 1926
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This print captures a pivotal moment during the General Strike of 1926. On the 9th day of this nationwide industrial dispute, a resolute sentry stands guard at a bus depot, symbolizing the intense struggle between miners and mine owners over wages and lockouts. As negotiations failed, millions heeded the strike call, effectively paralyzing transport systems and halting newspaper production. In response to this unprecedented crisis, the government mobilized volunteers to operate trains and buses while dispatching troops to ensure supplies were moved from London docks. However, tensions escalated as clashes erupted between police forces and protesting crowds across various regions. The unrest even led to attacks on buses and trains, including the infamous derailing of the Flying Scotsman. Despite their valiant efforts, approximately 4,000 strikers were arrested during these turbulent times. Eventually, on May 12th, without any guarantees for fair treatment of miners who continued fighting until October in bitter defeat; the Trades Union Congress unilaterally called off the strike. This historical image serves as a poignant reminder of an era marked by social upheaval and labor struggles that shaped British society in profound ways. It encapsulates not only transportation disruptions but also echoes themes such as resilience amidst adversity and solidarity among workers united against injustice.
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