Poster Print : Railway strike 1911: Manchetser terminus, walking passagers
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Railway strike 1911: Manchetser terminus, walking passagers
Passagers walking along the metals into London Road, their trains having been deserted.
August 1911
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Media ID 14249858
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Deserted Lines Passagers Strike Strikes Track
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Railway Strike 1911: Manchester Terminus, Walking Passengers" print from our Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans through Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into history with its depiction of passengers making their way along the railway tracks towards London Road during the August 1911 railway strike. Abandoned trains line the background, adding to the sense of disruption and determination in this powerful photograph. Transport yourself back in time with this stunning print, a perfect addition to any history or transportation-themed collection.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. 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.
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 Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In August 1911, the railway network of Britain came to a grinding halt as thousands of railway workers went on strike. This historic photograph captured at Manchester Terminus shows the stark reality of the situation, with passengers making their way along the railway tracks towards London Road. The trains, once the lifeblood of transportation in the country, had been deserted, leaving travelers stranded and forced to find alternative means of reaching their destinations. The image is a poignant reminder of a significant moment in British history, when the usually bustling railway stations were eerily quiet, and the once-familiar sounds of steam engines and clanging trains were replaced by the hushed whispers of anxious passengers. The scene depicted in the photograph is a testament to the far-reaching impact of the strike, which disrupted the daily lives of millions of people across the country. The railway workers, who were primarily members of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants, were protesting against wage cuts and the introduction of labor-saving machinery. The strike lasted for over a week, causing widespread chaos and hardship, and ultimately leading to the intervention of the government and the passing of the Dock Workers' and Railways Clauses Act 1911, which granted workers the right to strike and established arbitration procedures for disputes. This photograph, taken by the Illustrated London News Ltd and sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the history of British transportation and labor relations. It serves as a powerful reminder of the collective power of workers to demand better wages and working conditions, and the far-reaching consequences of industrial action.
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