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Coal miners strike
The conference of the miners federation of Birmingham meeting to discuss the coal miners strike. The names, reading from left to right, are: Sitting--Mr. H. Duff, Mr. T. H. Cann, Mr. M. C. Kerrell. Mr. Enoch Edwards, M.P. (chairman), Mr. Thomas Ashton (general secretary), Mr. W. Abrahams, M.P. Mr. J Haslam, M.P. Mr. W. Carter, Mr. Seth Blackledge, and Mr. W. Straker; standing--Mr. Lovatt, Mr. Adamson, M.P. Mr. S. Galbraith Dann, and Mr. C. B. Stanton. The national coal strike of 1912 was the first national strike by coal miners in the United Kingdom. Its main goal was securing a minimum wage. After 37 days, the government intervened and ended the strike by passing the Coal Mines Act, establishing a minimum wage for the first time. Second image showing an Edwardian coal miner at work. Third image showing how an Edwardian coal miner lives outside the mine. Date: 1912
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Abrahams Adamson Ashton Carter Coal Conference Duff Edwards Enoch Federation Haslam Lives Miners Protests Seth Stanton Straker Strike Striking Votes Cann
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This photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the British coal mining industry: the Conference of the Miners Federation of Birmingham during the National Coal Strike of 1912. Seated from left to right are: Mr. H. Duff, Mr. T. H. Cann, Mr. M. C. Kerrell, Mr. Enoch Edwards, M.P. (chairman), Mr. Thomas Ashton (general secretary), Mr. W. Abrahams, M.P., Mr. J Haslam, M.P., Mr. W. Carter, Mr. Seth Blackledge, and Mr. W. Straker. Standing are Mr. Lovatt, Mr. Adamson, M.P., Mr. S. Galbraith Dann, and Mr. C. B. Stanton. The National Coal Strike of 1912 was the first national strike by coal miners in the United Kingdom, with the primary objective of securing a minimum wage. After 37 days of intense protests and strikes, the government intervened and ended the strike by passing the Coal Mines Act, which established a minimum wage for the first time. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the collective efforts and determination of the miners during this significant period in labor history. The following two images provide further insight into the lives of Edwardian coal miners, both at work and outside the mine. The first image shows the harsh realities of coal mining during this era, while the second offers a glimpse into the living conditions of coal miners and their families. This photograph and accompanying images are part of the extensive collection of the ILN - Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd, available through Mary Evans Prints Online. These valuable historical records offer a unique perspective into the past and provide valuable insights into the social, political, and industrial landscape of the early 20th century.
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