Metal Print : Railway strike 1911: Manchetser terminus, walking passagers
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Railway strike 1911: Manchetser terminus, walking passagers
Passagers walking along the metals into London Road, their trains having been deserted.
August 1911
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14249858
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Deserted Lines Passagers Strike Strikes Track
14"x11" (28x35cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Metal Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this iconic image from the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans collection. Witness the historical event of the 1911 Railway Strike at Manchester Terminus, where passengers are seen walking along the metals into London Road, their trains having been deserted. This evocative photograph transports you to a bygone era, making it a stunning addition to any home or office space. Our high-quality Metal Prints are not only visually appealing but also durable and long-lasting, ensuring your historical moment is preserved for generations to come.
Our Metal Prints feature rounded corners and rear fixings for easy wall mounting. Images are directly printed onto a lightweight, high quality 5mm thick, durable metallic surface for a vivid and vibrant finish. Available in 2 sizes, 28x35cm (14x11) and 50x40cm (20x16). The unique material is fade, moisture, chemical and scratch resistant to help ensure this art lasts a lifetime.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In August 1911, the railway network of Britain came to a grinding halt as thousands of railway workers went on strike. This historic photograph captured at Manchester Terminus shows the stark reality of the situation, with passengers making their way along the railway tracks towards London Road. The trains, once the lifeblood of transportation in the country, had been deserted, leaving travelers stranded and forced to find alternative means of reaching their destinations. The image is a poignant reminder of a significant moment in British history, when the usually bustling railway stations were eerily quiet, and the once-familiar sounds of steam engines and clanging trains were replaced by the hushed whispers of anxious passengers. The scene depicted in the photograph is a testament to the far-reaching impact of the strike, which disrupted the daily lives of millions of people across the country. The railway workers, who were primarily members of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, were protesting against wage cuts and the introduction of labor-saving machinery. The strike lasted for over a week, causing widespread chaos and hardship, and ultimately leading to the intervention of the government and the passing of the Dock Workers' and Railways Clauses Act 1911, which granted workers the right to strike and established arbitration procedures for disputes. This photograph, taken by the Illustrated London News Ltd and sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the history of British transportation and labor relations. It serves as a powerful reminder of the collective power of workers to demand better wages and working conditions, and the far-reaching consequences of industrial action.
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