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Commuters waiting for buses and make shift public transport to get home from work
Commuters waiting for buses and make shift public transport to get home from work, seen here at the Bank in Mansion House Street London, on the second 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. 4th May 1926
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This print captures the chaotic scene at the Bank in Mansion House Street, London, during the second day of the General Strike in 1926. In response to failed negotiations over wages between miners and mine owners, millions of workers joined forces, bringing transportation systems to a standstill and halting newspaper production. As commuters eagerly awaited buses and makeshift public transport to take them home from work, tensions ran high. The government swiftly responded by enlisting volunteers to operate trains and buses while deploying troops to ensure essential supplies were transported from London docks. However, clashes between police and crowds erupted throughout various areas, resulting in the arrest of approximately 4,000 strikers. Buses and trains faced attacks as well; even the renowned Flying Scotsman fell victim to derailing. Despite its immense impact on society's daily routines, this historic strike was unilaterally called off by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) on May 12th without securing fair treatment for miners. Their fight continued until October when they ultimately suffered a bitter defeat. In this snapshot frozen in time, one can observe a diverse group of men and women bundled up in coats and hats amidst their struggle for better working conditions. The presence of a lorry adds an industrial touch to this bustling street scene that encapsulates both resilience and defiance against oppressive circumstances.
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