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Glamorgan Colliery
Police guarding the Glamorgan Colliery during the strikes and riots in the coalmining town of Tonypandy, in the Welsh Rhondda, November 1910.
(Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Topical Press Agency
Media ID 11801666
© 2004 Getty Images
Action Agency Britain Civil Conflict Format Landscape Industrial Industry Issues Labour Mine Workings Mining Police Officer Press Topical Wales Diry
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with this captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Witness the raw power of the past as police officers stand guard during the tumultuous coalmining strikes and riots in Tonypandy, Wales, in November 1910. This iconic photograph, captured by the Topical Press Agency, brings the dramatic events of the Welsh Rhondda to life. Add this evocative piece to your collection and transport yourself back in time.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 35.7cm (20" x 14.1")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the strikes and riots that engulfed the coalmining town of Tonypandy in November 1910. The image showcases the Glamorgan Colliery, a symbol of both industry and conflict during this turbulent time. In the foreground, police officers stand guard, their presence a stark reminder of the civil unrest that plagued the mining community. Their stoic expressions reveal their determination to maintain order amidst chaos. Behind them loom the mine workings, an imposing backdrop representing not only economic prosperity but also labor issues and industrial action. The composition exudes tension as it portrays a divided society grappling with its own struggles. A group of male figures huddles together, perhaps discussing their grievances or plotting further resistance against oppressive working conditions. Each face tells a story - stories of resilience, defiance, and unity. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of Britain's rich mining heritage and Wales' pivotal role in fueling Europe's industrial revolution. It encapsulates an era marked by social upheaval while paying homage to those who fought for workers' rights. Preserved through time by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images, this remarkable piece invites us to reflect on our collective past while urging us to continue striving for justice and equality in our present-day world.
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