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General Strike, 1926. Strikebreaking railwayman with London, Midland and Scottish
General Strike, 1926. Strikebreaking railwayman with London, Midland and Scottish Railway locomotive No 14118 at St Enoch Station, Glasgow
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Media ID 8254567
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Locomotive London Railways Station Steam Trains Worker 1926 General Strike Midland And Scottish Railway Railwayman
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our historic photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection. This powerful image captures the intensity of the General Strike of 1926, with a determined strikebreaking railwayman standing before a London, Midland and Scottish Railway locomotive No 14118 at St Enoch Station, Glasgow. This print, from the National Railway Museum archives, offers a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in British history. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and start a conversation with its captivating story.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 10x8 for landscape images, 8x10 for portrait images.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" 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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Defiance Amidst Turmoil - A Glimpse into the General Strike of 1926
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a pivotal moment during the historic General Strike of 1926. Standing tall in front of a London, Midland and Scottish Railway locomotive, we see a resolute strikebreaking railwayman at St Enoch Station in Glasgow. With unwavering determination etched on his face, this worker becomes an emblematic figure representing the struggle between labor rights and management control. As steam billows from the locomotive's stack, it serves as a metaphor for the heated tensions that engulfed Britain during this tumultuous period. The LMS locomotive No 14118 stands as both an instrument of transportation and a symbol of power wielded by those who sought to break the strike. In stark contrast to their striking colleagues, these brave individuals were branded "scabs" or "strikebreakers". Their controversial decision to continue working amidst widespread industrial action was met with disdain by many within their own communities. Yet behind every photograph lies untold stories - tales that reveal complex motivations and personal circumstances. This image invites us to ponder what led this particular railwayman to defy solidarity with his fellow workers. Through this powerful snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of the profound impact that strikes have had on shaping our society. It prompts us to reflect upon how conflicts between labor and capital have shaped our collective history while urging us not to forget those whose choices challenged convention amidst times of
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