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The army escort a food convoy past commuters making their way to work near The Bank in the City of London, on the 9th 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. 11th May 1926
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The Army Ensures Vital Supplies Amidst Turmoil - A Glimpse into the 1926 General Strike
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. This print captures a pivotal moment in history, as the army valiantly escorts a food convoy through bustling streets near The Bank in the City of London during the General Strike on May 9th, 1926. This national dispute erupted when negotiations between miners and mine owners collapsed over wages, prompting millions to join the strike that paralyzed transportation systems and halted newspaper production. In response to this crisis, volunteers stepped up to operate trains and buses while troops were deployed to safeguard supply movements from London docks. However, tensions ran high throughout the city with clashes between police and crowds becoming commonplace. Shockingly, attacks on buses and trains even led to the derailing of the iconic Flying Scotsman. Despite these turbulent times, this image showcases commuters determinedly making their way to work amidst chaos. It serves as a testament to resilience in an era marked by industrial disputes and social unrest. Ultimately, on May 12th, after numerous arrests and widespread disorder, the TUC unilaterally called off the strike without securing fair treatment for miners who continued their fight until October's bitter defeat. This remarkable photograph transports us back to an era defined by struggle but also highlights how ordinary individuals persevered amidst adversity—a poignant reminder of our shared history.
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