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The post Offices first national strike in the history of the British Post Office
The post Offices first national strike in the history of the British Post Office took place from Wednesday 20th January to Sunday 7th March 1971. It came about because the wokers turned down a pay offer.
Mrs. Winnie Underwoood (pictured), a part-time postwoman at Long Lawford, Near Rugby, was all set to deliver mail in the village today...but none was posted. It was a similar picture in other villages. Few residents seemed to take advantage of a skeleton post service operating from today. Rugby Post Office are able to start the service at villages within their area because 60 postmen and women, mainly part-timers, are now reporting for duty. Only a handful are still on strike. Letters and parcels can now be delivered in each village if they are taken to a local sub-post office. There is still no delivery from one village to another and the town of Rugby will not benefit.
25th February 1971
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Rugby
Warwickshire
England
Media ID 21625121
© Mirrorpix
Bicycles Bike Cycles Cycling Deliveries Industrial Action Posties Staff Uniform The Post Office
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse's Memory Lane Prints. This historic poster features an iconic image from Mirrorpix, commemorating the first national strike in the history of the British Post Office. From 20th January to 7th March 1971, postal workers across the country took a stand, making this an essential piece for history buffs and collectors. Bring the past into your present with this striking and authentic poster print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.5cm x 30.3cm (8.1" x 11.9")
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 portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Captured in this print is Mrs. Winnie Underwood, a dedicated part-time postwoman at Long Lawford near Rugby, during the historic national strike of the British Post Office in 1971. The image portrays her ready to deliver mail in the village, although no letters were posted due to the ongoing industrial action. This scene was replicated across numerous villages where residents seemed reluctant to take advantage of the limited skeleton postal service that had resumed. However, there was a glimmer of hope as Rugby Post Office managed to initiate deliveries within their jurisdiction by deploying 60 postmen and women who had returned to work, predominantly comprising part-time staff members. Although only a handful of individuals remained on strike, inter-village mail delivery and services for the town of Rugby were still suspended. Nevertheless, locals could now send letters and parcels through their local sub-post offices for intra-village distribution. This snapshot from February 25th, 1971 reflects an era when posties relied on bicycles as their primary mode of transport while carrying out their duties with unwavering dedication. Despite facing challenges during this period of unrest within the postal industry, Mrs. Underwood's smile exemplifies her commitment and resilience amidst turbulent times.
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