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Railway strike in Scotland 1891
The strikers attack Motherwell Station, Glasgow. Date: January 1891
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Media ID 20143529
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Bubblepunk
1891 Attack Glasgow Motherwell Strike Strikers Wrecking January
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to Scotland in January 1891 during the railway strike. Witness the dramatic moment as strikers gather at Motherwell Station in Glasgow, their determination etched on their faces. This stunning fine art print is an evocative reminder of historical events and the power of collective action. Add this captivating piece to your home or office décor and ignite conversations about the past.
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 40.6cm x 48.8cm (16" x 19.2")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity of the railway strike in Scotland that gripped the nation in January 1891. The image depicts a chaotic scene at Motherwell Station in Glasgow, with a determined mob of strikers wielding hammers and other tools, poised to attack the railway infrastructure. The station, a symbol of the industrial progress and connectivity of the time, lies in ruins, its windows shattered and debris scattered around. The railway lines leading out of the station have been torn up, a clear indication of the disruptive power of the labor action. The railway strike of 1891 was a significant event in British labor history, with workers from various railway companies across Scotland walking off the job in protest of wage cuts and longer working hours. The dispute lasted for over a month, causing widespread disruption to transportation and commerce. The strikers, who were predominantly unskilled laborers, were met with forceful resistance from both the railway companies and the authorities. This photograph offers a glimpse into the raw emotions and tensions that marked the railway strike in Scotland in 1891. It is a poignant reminder of the struggles and sacrifices made by workers in the pursuit of better wages and working conditions, and the far-reaching impact of labor actions on the social and economic fabric of the time. The image also underscores the importance of solidarity and collective action in the face of adversity, a message that remains relevant in today's world.
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