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Great Sunday Food Convoy
A crowd watches as a food convoy guarded by armoured cars drives down India Dock Road in east London en route to the Hyde Park depot, on the 6th day of the 1926 General Strike, 9th May 1926. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
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Topical Press Agency
Media ID 12018400
© 2008 Getty Images
1920 1929 Armored Vehicle Armoured Vehicle Convoy Crisis Crowd Down Driving East Employment And Labor Employment Issues Food Hyde Park London Industrial Building Labor London England M Lab Stri Bri 1926 Protection Strike Strike Industrial Action Truck Watching
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Metal Print from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Storehouse collection. This vintage photograph, titled 'Great Sunday Food Convoy' by Topical Press Agency, captures a pivotal moment in history as a food convoy, protected by armored cars, makes its way through east London during the 1926 General Strike on May 9th. The high-quality metal print brings an authentic, industrial edge to your space, preserving the historical significance of this powerful image for generations to come.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Great Sunday Food Convoy - A Glimpse into the 1926 General Strike
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, taken on the 9th of May 1926, we are transported back in time to witness a remarkable moment during the historic General Strike in London. The image captures a crowd of eager spectators lining India Dock Road in east London, their eyes fixed on an extraordinary sight unfolding before them. Guarded by imposing armoured cars, a convoy of trucks laden with essential food supplies makes its way towards Hyde Park depot. This Great Sunday Food Convoy symbolizes both resilience and desperation amidst a labor crisis that had gripped the nation. Employment issues had reached boiling point, leading workers from various industries to unite in solidarity through industrial action. The photograph exudes an air of tension as people watch intently while these vehicles navigate down the road. Their presence signifies not only protection for those inside but also hope for sustenance amid dire circumstances. This archival snapshot serves as a powerful reminder of the struggles faced by ordinary individuals during times of social upheaval. It encapsulates an era when transportation became synonymous with resistance and survival. As we delve into this historical scene frozen in time, let us reflect upon the indomitable spirit displayed by those who fought for better working conditions and fair treatment. Through this lens, we gain insight into one chapter of our collective past—a testament to human perseverance against adversity.
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