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General Strike, 1926. Strikebreaking railwayman with London, Midland and Scottish
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General Strike, 1926. Strikebreaking railwayman with London, Midland and Scottish
General Strike, 1926. Strikebreaking railwayman with London, Midland and Scottish Railway locomotive No 14118 at St Enoch Station, Glasgow
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Media ID 8254567
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Locomotive London Railways Station Steam Trains Worker 1926 General Strike Glasgow Midland And Scottish Railway Railwayman
Defiance Amidst Turmoil - A Glimpse into the General Strike of 1926
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures a pivotal moment during the historic General Strike of 1926. Standing tall in front of a London, Midland and Scottish Railway locomotive, we see a resolute strikebreaking railwayman at St Enoch Station in Glasgow. With unwavering determination etched on his face, this worker becomes an emblematic figure representing the struggle between labor rights and management control. As steam billows from the locomotive's stack, it serves as a metaphor for the heated tensions that engulfed Britain during this tumultuous period. The LMS locomotive No 14118 stands as both an instrument of transportation and a symbol of power wielded by those who sought to break the strike. In stark contrast to their striking colleagues, these brave individuals were branded "scabs" or "strikebreakers". Their controversial decision to continue working amidst widespread industrial action was met with disdain by many within their own communities. Yet behind every photograph lies untold stories - tales that reveal complex motivations and personal circumstances. This image invites us to ponder what led this particular railwayman to defy solidarity with his fellow workers. Through this powerful snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of the profound impact that strikes have had on shaping our society. It prompts us to reflect upon how conflicts between labor and capital have shaped our collective history while urging us not to forget those whose choices challenged convention amidst times of
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