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Commuters using makeshift public transport during the General strike of 1926
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Commuters using makeshift public transport during the General strike of 1926
Commuters using makeshift public transport during the General strike of 1926.
Picture shows rush hour traffic near the Queens picture theatre in Stockport Road, Longsight, manchester, representing a cross section of the traffic.
Note the car " dickey seats". The woman cyclist on the left has on her bicycle the usual network of string to keep her skirt from being tangled up in the wheels.
May 1926
Manchester Evening News Archive
Mirrorpix
Manchester
England
Media ID 21803926
© Mirrorpix
1926 Busy Commuters Congestion Industrial Dispute Strikes Traffic Travelling
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Commuters Brave the Chaos - A Glimpse into the General Strike of 1926
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. This print captures a chaotic scene during the historic General strike of 1926. As industrial disputes paralyzed the nation, commuters in Manchester resorted to makeshift public transport options to navigate through the bustling streets. The image showcases rush hour traffic near the Queens picture theatre on Stockport Road in Longsight, providing a cross-section of transportation methods used by determined individuals. Notably, one can observe peculiar "dickey seats" attached to cars, highlighting resourcefulness and adaptability amidst challenging circumstances. However, it is not just motorized vehicles that dominate this snapshot; an intrepid woman cyclist stands out on the left side of the frame. Her bicycle adorned with strings reveals an ingenious solution employed by women at that time to prevent their skirts from entangling with wheels. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of both resilience and inconvenience experienced by everyday people during this tumultuous period in history. With striking visuals depicting busy streets filled with action and congestion, it encapsulates how strikes disrupted normalcy while also showcasing society's determination to carry on despite adversity. Preserved for posterity by Mirrorpix's Memory Lane Prints collection, this evocative image transports us back to May 1926 – an era marked by social unrest and significant labor disputes. It offers viewers a glimpse into daily life during this transformative decade when strikes shaped communities and tested societal norms surrounding work conditions and workers' rights.
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