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Buses driven by volunteers seen here in Oxford Street during the 10th day of
Buses driven by volunteers seen here in Oxford Street during the 10th day of the General Strike. The police escort was there to deter strikers from tampering with the engine. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners and mine owners failed over wages and lock out, 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. 12th May 1926
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This print captures a significant moment during the 10th day of the General Strike in London's Oxford Street. Buses, driven by dedicated volunteers, traverse through the bustling street while being closely monitored by plainclothes policemen to deter any potential tampering with their engines. The General Strike emerged as a result of failed negotiations between miners and mine owners over wages and lockouts. Beginning on May 3rd, 1926, millions heeded the strike call, effectively paralyzing transportation systems and halting newspaper production across the nation. In response to this unprecedented disruption, the government enlisted volunteers to operate trains and buses while dispatching troops to ensure supplies were moved from London docks. However, tensions ran high during this tumultuous period. Clashes between police forces and crowds erupted in various areas throughout the city, leading to numerous arrests of strikers. Acts of sabotage targeted buses and trains alike; even the renowned Flying Scotsman fell victim to derailing. Ultimately, despite its unilateral termination by TUC on May 12th without securing fair treatment for miners who continued their struggle until October's bitter defeat, this image serves as a poignant reminder of an era marked by industrial disputes that brought about profound social upheaval.
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