Police and strikers during railway strike, Dublin
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Police and strikers during railway strike, Dublin
Police holding strikers back to allow non-union men to pass to Kingsbridge Station (now known as Heuston Station) in Dublin, Ireland.
1911
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In this evocative photograph taken in Dublin, Ireland, in 1911, the tense atmosphere of a railway strike is palpable as police officers physically hold back strikers to allow non-union men to pass through the crowd and reach Kingsbridge Station, now known as Heuston Station. The scene is set against the backdrop of cobblestone streets, shops, and warehouses, with the ominous presence of a Pantechnicon truck and a horse-drawn cart in the foreground. The Irish railway workers had launched a strike in protest against the proposed wage cuts and longer working hours, leading to a wave of political and industrial unrest that spread across the city. The strikers, many of whom were members of the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union, had set up picket lines at key locations, including the railway stations, to prevent non-union men from crossing. The police, determined to maintain order and keep the city running, intervened to clear a path for the non-union men to reach the station. The strikers, fueled by the spirit of solidarity and determination, resisted with all their might, leading to clashes and scuffles in the streets. Despite the troubled political climate, some shopkeepers and business owners continued to operate as usual, with the image of a man selling wine from a shop window adding an unexpected element of normalcy to the chaotic scene. The cobblestones underfoot bear the marks of the struggle, while the buildings and shops in the background remain unscathed, a stark reminder of the contrasting worlds that existed side by side during this period of Irish history. This photograph, taken by Pete Frost and now part of the Mary Evans Picture Library collection, offers a unique glimpse into the past, capturing the raw emotion and unrest that characterized the railway strike in Dublin in 1911.
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