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Workmen seen here digging latrines in Hyde Park on the second day of the General Strike
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Workmen seen here digging latrines in Hyde Park on the second day of the General Strike
Workmen seen here digging latrines in Hyde Park on the second day of the General Strike. Hyde Park was closed for the duration of the dispute and rapidly transformed into great milk and petrol dump. The General Strike came about after negotiations between the miners and mine owners failed over wages and the strike began on 3 May 1926. Millions obeyed the strike call, bringing transport systems to a halt while newspapers were not printed. The government responding by using volunteers to run trains and buses and sent in troops to move supplies from the London docks. There were clashes between police and crowds in many areas and at least 4000 strikers were arrested. There were attacks on buses and trains, including the derailing of the Flying Scotsman. The strike was called off unilaterally by the TUC on 12 May with no guarantees of fair treatment for the miners who fought on to bitter defeat in October. 4th May 1926
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Workmen dig latrines in Hyde Park during the General Strike, 1926
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. This print captures a significant moment in history as workmen are seen diligently digging latrines in Hyde Park on the second day of the General Strike. The strike was triggered by failed negotiations between miners and mine owners over wages, leading millions to heed the strike call and bring transportation systems to a standstill. Hyde Park, typically a serene public space, underwent a rapid transformation during this time of unrest. Closed for the duration of the dispute, it became an unexpected hub for essential supplies such as milk and petrol. As volunteers stepped up to keep trains and buses running amidst newspaper shortages caused by the strike, tensions escalated with clashes between police and crowds erupting across various areas. The government's response was swift; troops were deployed to move supplies from London docks while at least 4,000 strikers were arrested. Acts of sabotage against buses and trains occurred too, including the derailing of the iconic Flying Scotsman. Ultimately, despite their valiant efforts, the strike ended unilaterally on May 12th without securing fair treatment for miners who continued their fight until October when they faced bitter defeat. This poignant image serves as a reminder of both solidarity among workers during times of struggle and how historical events can reshape even familiar landscapes like Hyde Park into symbols of resilience and determination.
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