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Poster Print : Railway Strike, Britain, 1911
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Railway Strike, Britain, 1911
Railway Strike, Britain, 1911. Soldiers in Sheffield escorting coal carts during the strike
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Media ID 9699665
© Universal History Archive
1911 British Culture Capital Cities Cart Horse Large Group Of People Military Uniform Protest Safety Sheffield Social Issues Soldier Street Strike Transportation Two Animals Walking Railway Strike
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Railway Strike, Britain, 1911 poster print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Universal Images Group (UIG), showcases an intriguing moment in history as soldiers escort coal carts through Sheffield during the railway workers' strike. Add character and depth to any room with this striking, high-quality poster print. Relive the past and spark conversation with this captivating piece of historical art.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 34.6cm (23.4" x 13.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Universal Images Group (UIG) takes us back to a significant moment in British history - the Railway Strike of 1911. The image captures the tense atmosphere on the streets of Sheffield, UK, as soldiers march alongside coal carts during this period of industrial unrest. The photograph showcases a large group of people walking through the city's streets, their determined expressions reflecting their commitment to protest against unfair working conditions. Soldiers dressed in military uniforms flank both sides of the convoy, ensuring safety and order amidst the chaos. The presence of horses adds an element of traditional transportation that contrasts with the modern rail system at stake. Not only does this image provide a glimpse into historical architecture and British culture, but it also sheds light on social issues prevalent during that time. It serves as a reminder of how workers fought for their rights amid challenging circumstances. The horizontal composition allows us to take in every detail - from the grandeur of buildings lining the street to each individual face filled with determination. This powerful visual encapsulates an important chapter in England's past and invites viewers to reflect upon how far we have come since then
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