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"Peeping round corners, he exposed himself with the Scots Guards to the random fire
STC364882 " Peeping round corners, he exposed himself with the Scots Guards to the random fire of the besieged burglars" : Mr. Winston Churchill top-hatted in the East End of London, during the Sidney Street Drama, 3rd January 1911 (photogravure) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Following a street battle in Houndsditch between City of London Police and a group of Latvian anarchists during which three policemen died, the police laid siege to a building at 100 Sidney Street; gang were armed with semi-automatic weapons and police called for back-up; Winston Churchill (1874-1965) then Home Secretary (left hand figure in top hat) ordered a detachment of Scots Guards to assist police; eventually the gang set fire to the house, two burned to death; 5 people were later put on trial but acquitted; notorious incident; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22950412
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures a historic moment during the Sidney Street Drama in London on January 3,1911. The image showcases Mr. Winston Churchill, then Home Secretary, bravely peeping around corners with the Scots Guards as they face the random fire of besieged burglars. The dramatic scene unfolded after a street battle between City of London Police and Latvian anarchists resulted in the death of three policemen. In response to this grave situation, the police laid siege to a building at 100 Sidney Street where the armed gang had taken refuge with semi-automatic weapons. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Churchill ordered a detachment of Scots Guards to support the police forces. With his iconic top hat adorning his head, Churchill fearlessly stood alongside these brave men as they confronted imminent danger. Eventually, tensions escalated further when the gang set fire to their hideout. Tragically, two members burned to death inside while five others were later acquitted after standing trial for their involvement in this notorious incident. This photogravure from an English photographer beautifully immortalizes this pivotal moment in history and is now part of a private collection. It serves as a reminder not only of Churchill's courageous leadership but also highlights an event that shook London and left an indelible mark on its collective memory.
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