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Scots Guards keeping guard on Sydney Street, 1911 (sepia photo)
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Scots Guards keeping guard on Sydney Street, 1911 (sepia photo)
STC344695 Scots Guards keeping guard on Sydney Street, 1911 (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: following a street battle in Houndsditch between City of London Police and a group of Latvian anarchists during which three policemen died, the police laid siege to a building at 100 Sidney Street; gang were armed with semi-automatic weapons and police called for back-up; Winston Churchill (1874-1965) then Home Secretary, ordered a detachment of Scots Guards to assist police; eventually the gang set fire to the house, two burned to death; 5 people were later put on trial but acquitted; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23377426
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Anarchy Armed Besieged Deserted East End Guardsmen Gunfight Lying In Wait Marksmen Policemen Raid Rifles Snipers B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This sepia photo captures a historic moment in 1911, as the Scots Guards stand guard on Sydney Street in London. The image is filled with tension and intrigue, transporting us back to a time of turmoil and unrest. The scene depicted here follows a fierce street battle between the City of London Police and a group of Latvian anarchists, resulting in the tragic loss of three policemen's lives. In response to this violence, Winston Churchill, then Home Secretary, ordered a detachment of Scots Guards to assist the police. In this photograph, we see the guardsmen armed with rifles, lying in wait for any sign of danger. Their presence signifies strength and protection amidst an atmosphere fraught with uncertainty. The deserted street adds to the eerie ambiance surrounding this notorious incident. The black and white composition enhances the dramatic effect while highlighting every detail captured by the English photographer from that era. This historical snapshot serves as a reminder of past struggles against anarchy and lawlessness. Despite their efforts, however, it was ultimately fire that brought an end to this siege at 100 Sidney Street. Two members of the gang burned alive within its walls before five others were put on trial but later acquitted. Preserved within private collections today, this photograph stands as both evidence and testament to one chapter in our shared history—a testament not only to those involved but also to photography's power in immortalizing significant moments for future generations.
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