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Commuters crowd into make shift public transport to get home from work
Commuters crowd into make shift public transport to get home from work, seen here at the Bank in Mansion House Street London, on the second day of the General Strike. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners and mine owners failed over wages and 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. 4th May 1926
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This print captures the chaotic scene at Mansion House Street in London during the General Strike of 1926. As negotiations between miners and mine owners over wages failed, millions of workers joined the strike, bringing transportation systems to a standstill and halting newspaper production. In response, the government enlisted volunteers to operate trains and buses while sending troops to ensure supplies were moved from the docks. In this image, commuters can be seen crowding into makeshift public transport as they desperately try to make their way home from work. The street is filled with men and women wearing coats and hats, reflecting the fashion of the time. The atmosphere is tense as clashes between police and crowds erupt throughout various areas. The impact of this industrial dispute was far-reaching; attacks on buses and trains occurred, including the derailing of an iconic locomotive like the Flying Scotsman. Over 4,000 strikers were arrested during these turbulent times. Despite its eventual unilateral end by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) on May 12th without guarantees for fair treatment for miners, this strike marked a significant moment in history. It serves as a reminder of both collective worker power and bitter defeat for those who fought tirelessly until October. This powerful photograph transports us back to an era defined by social unrest where ordinary individuals stood united against injustice while struggling to navigate through disrupted daily routines caused by labor disputes that shook nations.
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