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Car park behind Bush House, London two days after the enf of the General Strike
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Car park behind Bush House, London two days after the enf of the General Strike
Car park behind Bush House, London two days after the enf of the General Strike. The national dispute 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. 14th May 1926
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Busy Congestion Industrial Dispute
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Car park behind Bush House, London two days after the end of the General Strike. This print captures a pivotal moment in British history during the 1920s. The national dispute erupted when negotiations between miners and mine owners collapsed over wages, leading to the strike's commencement on 3 May 1926. Millions heeded the strike call, resulting in paralyzed transport systems and halted newspaper printing across the country. In response, volunteers were recruited to operate trains and buses while troops were deployed to ensure supplies reached London docks amidst clashes between police and protesting crowds. The unrest escalated with attacks on buses and trains, including the derailing of the iconic Flying Scotsman. However, despite their valiant efforts, at least 4000 strikers faced arrest as tensions soared throughout various regions. On 12 May, unilaterally calling off the strike without securing fair treatment for miners proved a bitter defeat for those who fought on until October. This image showcases a bustling car park behind Bush House just two days after this significant event concluded on 14th May 1926. It serves as a reminder of both industrial disputes that plagued society during this era and how they impacted everyday life – evident through congested streets filled with cars trying to navigate through post-strike chaos. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints staff members from an original source dating back to this tumultuous time period in history.
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