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Railway strike in Scotland 1891
The strikers attack Motherwell Station, Glasgow. Date: January 1891
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1891 Attack Glasgow Motherwell Strike Strikers Wrecking January
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity of the railway strike in Scotland that gripped the nation in January 1891. The image depicts a chaotic scene at Motherwell Station in Glasgow, with a determined mob of strikers wielding hammers and other tools, poised to attack the railway infrastructure. The station, a symbol of the industrial progress and connectivity of the time, lies in ruins, its windows shattered and debris scattered around. The railway lines leading out of the station have been torn up, a clear indication of the disruptive power of the labor action. The railway strike of 1891 was a significant event in British labor history, with workers from various railway companies across Scotland walking off the job in protest of wage cuts and longer working hours. The dispute lasted for over a month, causing widespread disruption to transportation and commerce. The strikers, who were predominantly unskilled laborers, were met with forceful resistance from both the railway companies and the authorities. This photograph offers a glimpse into the raw emotions and tensions that marked the railway strike in Scotland in 1891. It is a poignant reminder of the struggles and sacrifices made by workers in the pursuit of better wages and working conditions, and the far-reaching impact of labor actions on the social and economic fabric of the time. The image also underscores the importance of solidarity and collective action in the face of adversity, a message that remains relevant in today's world.
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