The General Strike - incidents of the Strike 1926
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The General Strike - incidents of the Strike 1926
The arrest of a woman (between two policemen in centre foreground) at Hammersmith Broadway in West London during the General Strike. Though largely peaceful, there still were some significant disturbances during the strike. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts, the Trades Union Congress called a General Strike in early May 1926. The strike only involved certain key industrial sectors (docks, electricity, gas, railways) but, in the face of well-organised government emergency measures and lack of real public support, it collapsed after nine days
1926
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Arrest Broadway Called Coal Collapsed Congress Cuts Days Disturbances Docks Electricity Emergency Hammersmith Incidents Involved Issue Lack Largely Measures Miners Peaceful Policemen Real Sectors Significant Strike Strikes Support Threatened Trades Wage 1926
EDITORS COMMENTS
"This powerful image captures the tense atmosphere during the General Strike of 1926 in Hammersmith Broadway, West London. The Trades Union Congress had called for a strike in support of coal miners facing threatened wage cuts, but despite being largely peaceful, there were still significant incidents of disturbance. In this photograph, a woman is being arrested between two policemen in the foreground, as onlookers watch in shock and apprehension. The General Strike only involved key industrial sectors such as docks, electricity, gas, and railways, but the government's well-organized emergency measures and lack of public support led to its collapse after just nine days. This poignant moment serves as a reminder of the intense political and social unrest that characterized this pivotal moment in British history." The General Strike of 1926 was a significant event in British history, with the Trades Union Congress calling for a strike in support of coal miners facing threatened wage cuts. Despite being largely peaceful, there were still incidents of disturbance, as seen in this photograph taken at Hammersmith Broadway in West London. In the image, a woman is being arrested between two policemen, with onlookers watching in shock. The strike only lasted for nine days due to the government's well-organized emergency measures and lack of public support. This powerful image captures the tense atmosphere of the time and serves as a reminder of the political and social unrest that characterized this pivotal moment in British history. Image Credit: Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online.
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