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General scene in Oxford Street on the 9th day of the General Strike
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General scene in Oxford Street on the 9th day of the General Strike
General scene in Oxford Street on the 9th day of the General Strike. Mounted special constables can be seen patrolling the street. The national dispute came about after negotiations between the miners and mine owners failed over wages and a 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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Busy Horses Industrial Dispute Policeman Shops Taxis Traffic
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This print captures the bustling scene on Oxford Street during the 9th day of the General Strike in May 1926. As tensions rose between miners and mine owners over wages and a lockout, millions of workers across various industries joined forces, bringing transportation systems to a standstill and halting newspaper production. In response, mounted special constables can be seen patrolling the street, maintaining order amidst the chaos. The government swiftly reacted by enlisting volunteers to operate trains and buses while dispatching troops to ensure supplies were moved from London docks. However, clashes between police and crowds erupted throughout many areas, resulting in over 4,000 strikers being arrested. Acts of sabotage included attacks on buses and trains; even the iconic Flying Scotsman fell victim to derailing. Despite their valiant efforts, the strike was unilaterally called off by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) on May 12th without securing fair treatment for the miners who continued their fight until October when they faced a bitter defeat. This image encapsulates not only a significant moment in history but also showcases an era characterized by its busy streets filled with horses-drawn carriages, taxis navigating through traffic congestion near shops. It serves as a reminder of how industrial disputes can disrupt daily life while highlighting both resilience and strife within society during this tumultuous period of British history.
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