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Special constable seen here with his patrol car in the City of London on the 9th day of
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Special constable seen here with his patrol car in the City of London on the 9th day of
Special constable seen here with his patrol car in the City of London on the 9th day of the General Strike. The barbed wire across the windscreen is to protect the driver from attacks from strikers. 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. 11th May 1926
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This print takes us back to the 9th day of the General Strike in the City of London, where a special constable stands proudly beside his patrol car. The image captures a moment in history when tensions were high and conflict was rife. To protect himself from potential attacks by strikers, barbed wire is seen meticulously placed across the windscreen. The General Strike erupted after 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. In response, volunteers were recruited to operate trains and buses while troops were deployed to ensure supplies reached London docks safely. Throughout this tumultuous period, clashes between police forces and protesting crowds became commonplace. Over 4,000 strikers found themselves under arrest as acts of violence targeted buses and trains - even derailing the iconic Flying Scotsman. Sadly, despite their valiant efforts, the strike ended unilaterally on May 12th by the TUC without securing fair treatment for miners who continued their fight until October's bitter defeat. This remarkable photograph serves as a poignant reminder of an era marked by social unrest and economic struggle that forever shaped British history. Preserved through time by Memory Lane Prints' dedicated staff members (not affiliated with any company), it allows us to reflect upon those who bravely stood up for their rights during one of Britain's most significant labor disputes.
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