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National Union of Seamen (Mersey Area) mass meeting held at Liverpool Pierhead near
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National Union of Seamen (Mersey Area) mass meeting held at Liverpool Pierhead near
National Union of Seamen (Mersey Area) mass meeting held at Liverpool Pierhead near the Seamans war memorial during the ongoing seamans strike.
Picture shows: A line of lorries laden with exports, some of which will not be loaded on to ships, waiting on the dock road.
16th May 1966
Charlie Owens
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Liverpool
England
W5614
Media ID 21803382
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This evocative photograph captures the tense atmosphere of the National Union of Seamen (NUS) mass meeting held at Liverpool Pierhead on 16th May 1966. The scene unfolds before the Seamen's War Memorial, with a backdrop of a long line of lorries laden with exports, some of which will not be loaded onto ships due to the ongoing seamen's strike. The industrial dispute, which began in February 1966, was a result of seamen's demands for better wages and working conditions. The photograph provides a snapshot of the impact of the strike on the city's docks, with the idling lorries on the dock road symbolizing the disruption to the flow of goods and commerce. The NUS members, who are seen gathered in the foreground, demonstrate their solidarity and determination to see their demands met. The 1960s era setting, with the iconic Liver Building and the Mersey River in the background, adds to the historical significance of the image. The photograph, taken by Charlie Owens from Memory Lane Prints, is a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in the history of the maritime industry and the labor movement in Liverpool. It encapsulates the spirit of collective action and the resilience of the working class during a time of industrial unrest.
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