Poster Print : Armoured convoy of food supplies: General strike 1926
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Armoured convoy of food supplies: General strike 1926
General strike in 1926 called for emergency measures, armoured vehicles and troops in a convoy through the streetscarrying much need food. Date: May 1926
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Media ID 14417338
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Armoured Convoy Escorted Oxford Strike Strikes Supplies Traffic Vehicles 1926
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating 'Armoured Convoy of Food Supplies' poster print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image transports you to the historic events of May 1926 during the General Strike in the United Kingdom. Witness the powerful scene of armoured vehicles and troops in a convoy, ensuring the delivery of much-needed food supplies through the streets. This exclusive print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is an essential addition to any history or nostalgia-themed space. Bring the past to life with this striking, rights-managed piece from Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
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
This evocative photograph captures the tense atmosphere of the historic General Strike in Britain, which took place in May 1926. The image shows an armoured convoy of food supplies making its way through the streets of London, escorted by troops. The General Strike was a mass protest against wage cuts and poor working conditions, and it brought the country to a standstill as workers in various industries downed tools in solidarity. The British government, fearing the potential for widespread unrest and food shortages, took emergency measures to ensure the delivery of essential supplies to the population. This included deploying the military to escort armoured vehicles carrying foodstuffs through the streets of major cities, as seen in this photograph. The convoy, which includes a mix of armoured cars and regular vehicles, makes its way through the traffic-clogged streets of the East End of London, with onlookers watching from the sidelines. The General Strike lasted for nine days and ultimately failed to achieve its objectives, but it is remembered as a pivotal moment in British history. It marked the end of the post-World War I economic slump and ushered in a new era of industrial relations and social reform. This photograph provides a powerful visual record of a time when the normal rhythms of urban life were disrupted, and the country came to a virtual standstill.
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