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Fine Art Print : Meat Vans. 28th May 1912: Crowds demonstrating as meat vans leave Connaught
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Meat Vans. 28th May 1912: Crowds demonstrating as meat vans leave Connaught
28th May 1912: Crowds demonstrating as meat vans leave Connaught Docks for Smithfield meat market, London, during the 1912 transport workers strike. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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Topical Press Agency
Media ID 12021796
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A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience history through the lens of the past with our exquisite Meat Vans Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating photograph, taken by the Topical Press Agency on 28th May 1912, captures a pivotal moment in London's history during the 1912 transport workers strike. Witness the crowds demonstrating as meat vans leave Connaught Docks for Smithfield meat market, an image that vividly brings to life the passion and intensity of the era. Add this stunning fine art print to your collection and adorn your walls with a piece of history.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 40.3cm (23.4" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
Meat Vans - A Glimpse into the Turmoil of 1912 London Transport Workers Strike
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photo print, captured by the Topical Press Agency in England on May 28th, 1912, transports us back to a significant moment in history. The image showcases a landscape view of Connaught Docks as meat vans depart for Smithfield meat market amidst the chaos of the transport workers strike. The scene is filled with tension and energy as crowds gather to demonstrate against this mode of transportation during the labor crisis. Signs and symbols held high by protesters reflect their frustration and determination for change. The van's brand name prominently displayed on its side serves as a reminder that even everyday objects can become powerful symbols within larger social movements. In this snapshot, we witness not only a protest against unfair working conditions but also gain insight into early twentieth-century transportation systems and market dynamics. It offers an intriguing glimpse into how politics intersected with daily life in London at that time. As we delve deeper into this archival piece, it becomes evident that it represents more than just a historical event; it embodies themes such as finance, occupation, consumerism, and political unrest. This photograph serves as both a testament to human resilience in times of struggle and an invitation to reflect upon our own societal progress since then.
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