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Acrylic Blox : Education. Industrial Disputes: Teachers Strike: All the schools in the Ealing area were
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Education. Industrial Disputes: Teachers Strike: All the schools in the Ealing area were
Education. Industrial Disputes: Teachers Strike: All the schools in the Ealing area were closed for the day because of the teachers pay claim dispute. " I ll be glad when I can get back to school" thinks 7 year old Billy Fuller of Stanhope Junior School, Greenford, as he carries his mothers shopping home in Greenford today. Little Billy was just one of the many children who found themselves helping mum due to the teachers strike. December 1969 Z11596-007
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Mirrorpix
Media ID 21266292
© Mirrorpix
6"x4" (15x10cm) Acrylic Blox
Your photographic print is held in place by magnets and a micro thin sheet of metal covering the back of a 20mm piece of clear acrylic. Your print is held in place with magnets so can easily be replaced if needed.
Streamlined, one sided modern and attractive table top print
Estimated Product Size is 10.2cm x 15.2cm (4" x 6")
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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In this print titled "Education. Industrial Disputes: Teachers Strike" we are transported back to December 1969 in the Ealing area. The image captures a significant moment in history when all schools were closed due to a teachers' pay claim dispute. The focal point of the photograph is seven-year-old Billy Fuller, a student at Stanhope Junior School in Greenford. As he carries his mother's shopping home, we can see the weight of responsibility on his young shoulders. His innocent face reflects both determination and longing for normalcy as he thinks, "I'll be glad when I can get back to school". Billy represents countless children who found themselves unexpectedly assisting their parents during this challenging time caused by the teacher strike. This powerful image serves as a reminder of how industrial disputes can impact not only adults but also the lives of young ones. Through this snapshot from Memory Lane Prints, we witness the resilience and adaptability that children possess even amidst disruption and uncertainty. It highlights their ability to step up and support their families while yearning for routine and education. This photograph encapsulates an era marked by social unrest and demonstrations surrounding educational rights in the 1960s. It stands as a testament to the importance of education, showcasing its value through an unexpected lens – that of a child caught between adult conflicts yet still eager to return to school where learning awaits them.
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