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National coal strike - demands of miners 1912National coal strike, to secure a minimum wage that lasted from February to early April 1912. This table shows how the wages differ per day in Great Britain and Ireland during 1910, of boys, youths
The General Strike - Elephant & CastleBurnt out bus incident at the Elephant & Castle, showing a portion of the bus on the left while mounted policemen control the crowds
The General Strike - Government leadersGovernment leaders during the General Strike: Ministers and Commissioners. 1. Chief Civil Commissioner: Sir W. Mitchell-Thomson, 2. Principal Chief Assistant Commissioner, Mr. A. B. Lowry, 3
How the coal strike affected the iron industryThe coal strike affected the iron industry by shutting it down as the furnaces did not have enough resources to keep going. The iron furnaces in this period were forced to shut, Date: 1912
Strike scenes in Germany and BritainStriking in Germany and Great Britain in 1912. Men in Germany who don't strike are protected by soldiers. A mass strike during the coal mining strikes in the UK. Date: 1912
How mines were ventilatedHow the mines were ventilated and drainer. One of the reasons for the mine strike of 1912 was the poor maintenance of ventilation and draining of the mines
Women and children, miningWomen and children of the mining districts. Children would gather coal. A Typical Pit-brow Woman; She was one of the 6, 221 females employed above ground
Coal Supplies in England which were gradually used up because of the coal strike. The national coal strike of 1912 was the first national strike by coal miners in the United Kingdom
Three mine workers in AmericaThe United Mine Workers (UMWA) had won a sweeping victory in an 1897 strike by the soft-coal miners in the Midwest, winning significant wage increases and growing from 10, 000 to 115, 000 members
Women Digging for Coal during 1912 Miners StrikeThe national coal strike of 1912 was the first national strike by coal miners in the United Kingdom. Its main aim was securing a minimum wage
Ernest Bevin with Ramsay Macdonald at the time he supported the dockers claims for a minimum wage at the transport workers court of inquiry. Date: 1920
Patriotic poster, Buy British - To provide your wagesTo provide your wages some must Buy British - Set a good example yourself. Part of a government campaign to tackle a balance of payments crisis
On strike: the colliers family at home, 1912On strike: the colliers family at home in South Wales. A study from life by Fortunino Matania. The national strike ended after 37 days, with the introduction of the minimum wage act. 1912
Coal strike of 1912National coal strike of 1912. Workers went on strike from February to early April, to secure a minimum wage. 1912
History of France. Decazeville strike. Military patrols crossing the Duke of Decazes square occupied by the strikers in the coal mines and steel mills. Engraving in 1886 by Comba. Colored engraving
Gentleman paying a tradesman or servant, c1800Gentleman paying a tradesman or servant, c. 1800 Date: C.1800
The General Strike - incidents of the Strike 1926The arrest of a woman (between two policemen in centre foreground) at Hammersmith Broadway in West London during the General Strike
The General Strike - civil constabulary reserve 1926A unit of new recruits to the new civil constabulary reserve, equipped with steel helmets, truncheons and armlets, leaving headquarters at Buckingham Gate in London during the General Strike
The General Strike - clearing up Hyde Park 1926Clearing up in Hyde Park after the end of the General Strike: packing blankets used by volunteers for return to army stores
The General Strike - lorry transporting passengersA lorry-load of Londoners in Kingsway, returning home after a days work during the General Strike. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts
The General Strike - reading wireless bulletins 1926Londoners reading the latest news from wireless bulletins issued at Marconi House in the Strand, London during the General Strike
The General Strike - Carrying On 1926Montage of sketches by ILN Special Artist, Bryan De Grineau showing how volunteers, specials and motorists saved the situation during the General Strike of May 1926
Handing in his lamp1920 photo showing a Staffordshire miner handing in his lamp before the October 16 coal strike. About one million miners went on strike in aid of wage increases. Date: 1920
The strike of Creusot of 1870. Meeting of factory workers in the pay moment. Engraving. FRANCE. Paris. National Library
The General Strike - convoy of meat suppliesAn armoured convoy with meat supplies passing Bank en route for Smithfield Market during the General Strike. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts
Preston wage disputeGeorge Cowell addresses an open air meeting of factory operatives in The Orchard, Preston, Lancashire, during the strike resulting from a wages dispute
The General Strike - an overturned motor-vanA motor-van overturned by Strike sympathisers in Blackfriars Road, London. Though largely peaceful, there were several violent incidents during the General Strike
The General Strike - strikers in PlymouthStrikers at Plymouth arriving at St. Andrews Church for a special daily service during the General Strike. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts
The General Strike - travelling by trailerLondoners travelling by a steam-wagon and trailer combination past the Royal Exchange in the City of London during the General Strike
The General Strike - volunteers
The General Strike - Labour politiciansLabour leaders during the General Strike: (left to right), Arthur Henderson, Ramsay MacDonald (leader of the opposition) and Mr J. H. Thomas
The General Strike: Listening to speakers in Hyde ParkLabours May Day in London: Listening to the open-air speaker in Hyde Park during the General Strike. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts
The General Strike - food convoys leaving docksThe last food convoy to leave the Royal Albert Docks before the termination of the General Strike. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts
The General Strike - peeling potatoes in Hyde ParkA Snap-Shot of Striketime Society: Lady Mary Ashley-Cooper and Lady Carmichael-Anstruther peeling potatoes in Hyde Park. Front cover of The Sketch emergency issue produced during the General Strike
The General Strike - a food convoyArmoured convoy leaving Hyde Park at daybreak during the General Strike. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts
The General StrikeCartoon sketch of a society lady helping out during the General Strike, accompanied by her pet poodle. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts
The Strawberry Trade - pottlingEngraving by Ebenezer Landells showing a rural scene with women pottling strawberries. Pottles were small, basket-like containers which would be carried in great quantities by women from Middlesex
Sudan / Holy WarA Sudanese Moslem dervish urges his compatriots to wage a holy war against the iinfidel Christians
Newspaper Headline 1926The headline announces the end of the General Strike. The Strike was called by the Trade Union Congress to support miners protests at wage cuts
Bismarck SnowballerBoys enjoy a snowball fight. One ten-year old will later wage war on a larger scale - Otto von Bismarck
