General strike 1926 hi-res stock photography and images

1926. Troops escorting steam lorries and tractors through London during the General Strike. Stock Photo

RMCPC007–1926. Troops escorting steam lorries and tractors through London during the General Strike.

General Strike 1926 - procession in Manchester Stock Photo

RM2M3RP6X–General Strike 1926 - procession in Manchester

GENERAL STRIKE 1926 A policeman acts as guard for two bus drivers who defied the strike as they make their way along Oxford Street, London. Photo: GLC Archive Stock Photo

RMGDPEGH–GENERAL STRIKE 1926 A policeman acts as guard for two bus drivers who defied the strike as they make their way along Oxford Street, London. Photo: GLC Archive

RMA306HE–General Strike 1926

During the general strike of 1926, London crowds walked to work as public transport stopped. Stock Photo

RME1GJBE–During the general strike of 1926, London crowds walked to work as public transport stopped.

1926 British Worker front page reporting General Strike Begins Stock Photo

RMTXJ6WB–1926 British Worker front page reporting General Strike Begins

POLICE ARREST A MAN DURING A DISTURBANCE AT HAMMERSMITH BROADWAY. Stock Photo

RMGC5GAN–POLICE ARREST A MAN DURING A DISTURBANCE AT HAMMERSMITH BROADWAY.

The General Strike - reading wireless bulletins 1926 Stock Photo

RM2M3K75Y–The General Strike - reading wireless bulletins 1926

General Strike, Britain, 1926. Food convoy being escorted along Holborn, London, by troops in armoured cars. Photograph. Stock Photo

RMD95YEW–General Strike, Britain, 1926. Food convoy being escorted along Holborn, London, by troops in armoured cars. Photograph.

Winston Churchill with Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister outside 10 Downing Street. May 1926. General Strike looming. Stock Photo

RF2BC022X–Winston Churchill with Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister outside 10 Downing Street. May 1926. General Strike looming.

Vintage General Strikes Great Britain 1920s UK Archive North East workers demonstrating with union banners during General Strike of May 1926 in Great Britain Stock Photo

RM2K4N10J–Vintage General Strikes Great Britain 1920s UK Archive North East workers demonstrating with union banners during General Strike of May 1926 in Great Britain

Demonstration during the general strike in London, 1926 Stock Photo

RMCPM73W–Demonstration during the general strike in London, 1926

General strike. Volunteer women working at the London Central Post Office 1926 Great Britain Paris. Bibliothèque nationale Stock Photo

RMGG2BA4–General strike. Volunteer women working at the London Central Post Office 1926 Great Britain Paris. Bibliothèque nationale

RM2M3K743–The General Strike

Police and Civilians Driving Public Bus During General Strike, London, United Kingdom, 1926 Stock Photo

RMCYPRW2–Police and Civilians Driving Public Bus During General Strike, London, United Kingdom, 1926

A volunteer bus conductor during the General Strike Date: 1926 Stock Photo

RMG39M8Y–A volunteer bus conductor during the General Strike Date: 1926

'A. J. Cook led the Miners and the miners led the strike', c1926, (1938). Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo

RMHT26W8–'A. J. Cook led the Miners and the miners led the strike', c1926, (1938). Artist: Unknown.

A bus gets police protection during the General Strike Date: May 1926 Stock Photo

RMG39M8E–A bus gets police protection during the General Strike Date: May 1926

North East workers demonstrating during the General Strike of 1926 Stock Photo

RMB4R5HY–North East workers demonstrating during the General Strike of 1926

The 1926 general strike in the United Kingdom was a general strike that lasted nine days, from 3 May 1926 to 12 May 1926 Stock Photo

RM2A12MXJ–The 1926 general strike in the United Kingdom was a general strike that lasted nine days, from 3 May 1926 to 12 May 1926

British Politics - Strikes - The General Strike of 1926 - London Stock Photo

RMGAFMXW–British Politics - Strikes - The General Strike of 1926 - London

The General Strike 1926. Food Convoy in East India Road. 9th May 1926 Stock Photo

RMWHAPNC–The General Strike 1926. Food Convoy in East India Road. 9th May 1926

Tyldesley miners outside the Miners Hall during the 1926 General Strike Stock Photo

RMJ4TCRR–Tyldesley miners outside the Miners Hall during the 1926 General Strike

English General Strike. Londoners, in front of the Bank of England, getting to work by car, bicycle, and foot. May 4-13, 1926. Stock Photo

RMD18KHN–English General Strike. Londoners, in front of the Bank of England, getting to work by car, bicycle, and foot. May 4-13, 1926.

1926 The Observer Emergency Edition front page reporting General Strike Stock Photo

RMTXJ72X–1926 The Observer Emergency Edition front page reporting General Strike

' Welsh Troubadours: One of the official choirs of the Miners' Committee for the Relief of the Miners' Wives and Children, July 1926 ': group photograph of a Welsh male voice choir taken during the 1926 miners' lockout, following the General Strike Stock Photo

RM2JCE3HC–' Welsh Troubadours: One of the official choirs of the Miners' Committee for the Relief of the Miners' Wives and Children, July 1926 ': group photograph of a Welsh male voice choir taken during the 1926 miners' lockout, following the General Strike

1926 General Strike -armoured cars outside of Buckingham Palace, London Stock Photo

RMJY207C–1926 General Strike -armoured cars outside of Buckingham Palace, London

General strike in Britain, 1926. Policeman on traffic duty at Hyde Park Corner, London, waving on an army armoured car. Stock Photo

RMD95YD1–General strike in Britain, 1926. Policeman on traffic duty at Hyde Park Corner, London, waving on an army armoured car.

Winston Churchill greets a small child on his way to attend a Cabinet meeting at the time of the General Strike. 1926. Stock Photo

RF2K1R95G–Winston Churchill greets a small child on his way to attend a Cabinet meeting at the time of the General Strike. 1926.

12th May 1926. London, England. British troops at a London Bus Depot, helping to maintain basic services during the General Strike in the UK, that lasted from 3rd to 12th may 1926. Stock Photo

RM2A46JMX–12th May 1926. London, England. British troops at a London Bus Depot, helping to maintain basic services during the General Strike in the UK, that lasted from 3rd to 12th may 1926.

Convoy of foodstuffs during the General Strike, 1926 Stock Photo

RMCPKRPA–Convoy of foodstuffs during the General Strike, 1926

12th May 1926. London, England. Troops in armoured cars on the streets of London in an attempt to keep control and maintain basic services, during the General Strike in the UK, that lasted from 3rd to 12th may 1926. Stock Photo

RM2A46JMM–12th May 1926. London, England. Troops in armoured cars on the streets of London in an attempt to keep control and maintain basic services, during the General Strike in the UK, that lasted from 3rd to 12th may 1926.

A food convoy with military escort passes through the docks on it's way to Hyde Park during the General Strike. Stock Photo

RMG4J1C8–A food convoy with military escort passes through the docks on it's way to Hyde Park during the General Strike.

London strike. Truck under police protection (LOC) Stock Photo

RMD5NBYY–London strike. Truck under police protection (LOC)

London Scenes - Westminster Bridge - 1926. Traffic returns to normal across Westminster Bridge in London following the General Strike. Stock Photo

RMG4HNFF–London Scenes - Westminster Bridge - 1926. Traffic returns to normal across Westminster Bridge in London following the General Strike.

During the General Strike of May 1926 paralysed the English transport system. Few trains, trams, or buses were running from the suberbs in London. Thousands walked or cycled. Stock Photo

RMP8JDA4–During the General Strike of May 1926 paralysed the English transport system. Few trains, trams, or buses were running from the suberbs in London. Thousands walked or cycled.

A struggle between police and demonstrators during the General Strike as a policeman tries to take a flag out of a protestor's hands Date: 1926 Stock Photo

RMG39NEC–A struggle between police and demonstrators during the General Strike as a policeman tries to take a flag out of a protestor's hands Date: 1926

Michael Foot Labour leader addressing the 40 000 strong crowd at Queen s Park demonstrating over unemployment in Glasgow The protest march was the biggest since the 1926 General Strike marches Stock Photo

RMB3P2DE–Michael Foot Labour leader addressing the 40 000 strong crowd at Queen s Park demonstrating over unemployment in Glasgow The protest march was the biggest since the 1926 General Strike marches

RM2M3K73T–General Strike 1926

RM2A12N3Y–The 1926 general strike in the United Kingdom was a general strike that lasted nine days, from 3 May 1926 to 12 May 1926

RM2M3K72X–General Strike 1926

General Strike 1926 Buses of the L G O C carrying on with volunteer London Stock Photo

RMWH8NYM–General Strike 1926 Buses of the L G O C carrying on with volunteer London

RMDPAM4K–GENERAL STRIKE 1926

1926 The Times Emergency Edition front page reporting General Strike Stock Photo

RMTXJ735–1926 The Times Emergency Edition front page reporting General Strike

RMG37MRF–GENERAL STRIKE 1926

General Strike Scene May 1926 Special Constable receives their helmets Stock Photo

RMB44TNH–General Strike Scene May 1926 Special Constable receives their helmets

General strike in Britain, 1926. Mr Punch thanking members of the British public who kept essential services running during the strike. Cartoon by Leonard Raven-Hill from 'Punch, 19 May 1916. Stock Photo

RMD95YCX–General strike in Britain, 1926. Mr Punch thanking members of the British public who kept essential services running during the strike. Cartoon by Leonard Raven-Hill from 'Punch, 19 May 1916.

RM2M3NJW8–General Strike 1926

Middle class volunteers to provide basic services during the The UK General Strike lasted nine days (May 3 to 12, 1926). The strike resulted in defeat for the unions. A long confrontation in the coal industry, with strikes and lockouts, had made no progress. To support the 800,000 striking miners the unions called out 1,750,000 workers. The government was well prepared. Stock Photo

RMDYEHTD–Middle class volunteers to provide basic services during the The UK General Strike lasted nine days (May 3 to 12, 1926). The strike resulted in defeat for the unions. A long confrontation in the coal industry, with strikes and lockouts, had made no progress. To support the 800,000 striking miners the unions called out 1,750,000 workers. The government was well prepared.

RMDPAKER–GENERAL STRIKE 1926

Members of the Trades Union Congress leave No. 10 Downing Street after informing the Prime Minister that the general strike is over. Stock Photo

RM2DBHT1W–Members of the Trades Union Congress leave No. 10 Downing Street after informing the Prime Minister that the general strike is over.

RM2M3K739–The General Strike 1926

Winston Churchill at Downing Street at the start of the General Strike. 3rd May 1926 Stock Photo

RFRW3JNT–Winston Churchill at Downing Street at the start of the General Strike. 3rd May 1926

RM2M3K75W–The General Strike 1926

General Strike Scene May 1926 Food Lorry with soldiers a board on guard duty London 1926 Stock Photo

RMB44TNK–General Strike Scene May 1926 Food Lorry with soldiers a board on guard duty London 1926

General Strike 1926: Flying Scotsman derailed Stock Photo

RM2M3RMP9–General Strike 1926: Flying Scotsman derailed

Souvenir of the Undergraduate Rag, Hull, during the General Strike: The King William statue, 17 May 1926. Cartoon by R.W. Lawson showing equestrian statue of King William III decorated by students with hats, pipe, notices and a lot of empty bottles shortly after the end of the General Strike Stock Photo

RM2HCERN2–Souvenir of the Undergraduate Rag, Hull, during the General Strike: The King William statue, 17 May 1926. Cartoon by R.W. Lawson showing equestrian statue of King William III decorated by students with hats, pipe, notices and a lot of empty bottles shortly after the end of the General Strike

YWCA helpers during the General Strike in London, 1926 Stock Photo

RMFD7KG0–YWCA helpers during the General Strike in London, 1926

RM2A12N1M–The 1926 general strike in the United Kingdom was a general strike that lasted nine days, from 3 May 1926 to 12 May 1926

A van with soldiers near the Bank of England. During the 1926 general strike, soldiers are stationed at strategic locations in London. Stock Photo

RM2DBHT6X–A van with soldiers near the Bank of England. During the 1926 general strike, soldiers are stationed at strategic locations in London.

Scene during the General Strike of 1926. Stock Photo

RMWH9M2K–Scene during the General Strike of 1926.

Women with scarves round their heads search a spoil heap near Manchester for fuel during the general strike, 1926. Stock Photo

RM2HHK93Y–Women with scarves round their heads search a spoil heap near Manchester for fuel during the general strike, 1926.

1926 British Worker front page reporting General Strike Ends Stock Photo

RMTXJ6WD–1926 British Worker front page reporting General Strike Ends

1926 General Strike - Police guard a vandalised motor car damaged by rioters at Poplar, London Stock Photo

RMJY2049–1926 General Strike - Police guard a vandalised motor car damaged by rioters at Poplar, London

RM2A46JHA–12th May 1926. London, England. Troops in armoured cars on the streets of London in an attempt to keep control and maintain basic services, during the General Strike in the UK, that lasted from 3rd to 12th may 1926.

A motor bus casualty - the general strike - 1926 Stock Photo

RM2Y6821T–A motor bus casualty - the general strike - 1926

10th May 1926. London, England. Troops in armoured cars on the streets of London in an attempt to keep control and maintain basic services, during the General Strike in the UK, that lasted from 3rd to 12th may 1926. Stock Photo

RM2A46JME–10th May 1926. London, England. Troops in armoured cars on the streets of London in an attempt to keep control and maintain basic services, during the General Strike in the UK, that lasted from 3rd to 12th may 1926.

During the general strike of 1926, London crowds look on as troops pass through the streets Stock Photo

RME1GJBF–During the general strike of 1926, London crowds look on as troops pass through the streets

4th May 1926, London, England. As the General Strike begins in the United Kingdom, many public services are disrupted. Many people are unable to use the buses, so would travel around the city any way they could. The photo shows people in the back of a horse and cart. Stock Photo

RM2A46JMH–4th May 1926, London, England. As the General Strike begins in the United Kingdom, many public services are disrupted. Many people are unable to use the buses, so would travel around the city any way they could. The photo shows people in the back of a horse and cart.

General Strike 1926. Volunteers for Government Service queue up.4th May 1926 Stock Photo

RM2HHK6TB–General Strike 1926. Volunteers for Government Service queue up.4th May 1926

12th May 1926. Port Street, London, England. Troops in armoured cars on the streets of London in an attempt to keep control and maintain basic services, during the General Strike in the UK, that lasted from 3rd to 12th may 1926. Stock Photo

RM2A46JH4–12th May 1926. Port Street, London, England. Troops in armoured cars on the streets of London in an attempt to keep control and maintain basic services, during the General Strike in the UK, that lasted from 3rd to 12th may 1926.

General Strike 1926. Volunteer signalmen inspecting the signals before starting their job. 11th May 1926. Stock Photo

RM2HHJAA5–General Strike 1926. Volunteer signalmen inspecting the signals before starting their job. 11th May 1926.

4th May 1926. Fleet Street, London, England. The streets of London busy with pedestrians and motor vehicles, as the general Strike begins to take hold. Soon, the streets would see the British Army in tanks and armoured cars, in an attempt to keep the peace and maintain basic services. Stock Photo

RM2A46JMT–4th May 1926. Fleet Street, London, England. The streets of London busy with pedestrians and motor vehicles, as the general Strike begins to take hold. Soon, the streets would see the British Army in tanks and armoured cars, in an attempt to keep the peace and maintain basic services.

A typical coal deliveryman. (the general strike 1926) Stock Photo

RM2Y6MBKX–A typical coal deliveryman. (the general strike 1926)

General Strike 1926: Society women volunteers Stock Photo

RM2M3RMPK–General Strike 1926: Society women volunteers

There were no shortage of volunteers undergraduates and other hastened to help here volunteers unload milk churns during the General Strike 1926 Stock Photo

RM2Y6K1RG–There were no shortage of volunteers undergraduates and other hastened to help here volunteers unload milk churns during the General Strike 1926

The Great Trex to the City: General strike 1926 Stock Photo

RM2M3JWFF–The Great Trex to the City: General strike 1926

RM2A12N0P–The 1926 general strike in the United Kingdom was a general strike that lasted nine days, from 3 May 1926 to 12 May 1926

The General Strike, 1926: volunteers Stock Photo

RM2M3NTWX–The General Strike, 1926: volunteers

British armored car during the General strike in London, 1926 Stock Photo

RMCPM749–British armored car during the General strike in London, 1926

General Strike 1926: Armoured car in London streets Stock Photo

RM2M3RMR3–General Strike 1926: Armoured car in London streets

1926 The Daily Chronicle front page reporting the beginning of the General Strike Stock Photo

RME5GM3D–1926 The Daily Chronicle front page reporting the beginning of the General Strike

General Strike 1926: Canteens in Hyde Park Stock Photo

RM2M3K72T–General Strike 1926: Canteens in Hyde Park

1926 UK General Strike - Military troops at Wellington Barracks, London prepare to go on the streets Stock Photo

RMJY207R–1926 UK General Strike - Military troops at Wellington Barracks, London prepare to go on the streets

Incidents including train-wrecking: General Strike 1926 Stock Photo

RM2M3RMP3–Incidents including train-wrecking: General Strike 1926

General stoppage / strike in support of UK miners - May 1926. This old photograph shows a British Bobby (policeman) guarding the staff of a strike breaking bus . The strike lasted nine days, from 4 to 12 May 1926, having been called by the General Council of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in an unsuccessful attempt to force the British government to improve work and wage conditions for coal miners . Stock Photo

RM2CBK4MA–General stoppage / strike in support of UK miners - May 1926. This old photograph shows a British Bobby (policeman) guarding the staff of a strike breaking bus . The strike lasted nine days, from 4 to 12 May 1926, having been called by the General Council of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in an unsuccessful attempt to force the British government to improve work and wage conditions for coal miners .

General Strike, 1926 - a Smithfield Market butcher carrying supplies of meat to his own car. Stock Photo

RM2M99571–General Strike, 1926 - a Smithfield Market butcher carrying supplies of meat to his own car.

The General Strike, London, 1926. Military Guards for Food Supplies Stock Photo

RMRJN6KW–The General Strike, London, 1926. Military Guards for Food Supplies

RMG3B0R7–ANTI-STRIKE DEMO 1926

During the General Strike of May 1926 paralysed the English transport system. Few trains, trams, or buses were running from the suberbs in London. Empty lorries offered 'Twopenny Tailboard Trips' which became one of the most popular methods of commuting. Stock Photo

RMP8JDAA–During the General Strike of May 1926 paralysed the English transport system. Few trains, trams, or buses were running from the suberbs in London. Empty lorries offered 'Twopenny Tailboard Trips' which became one of the most popular methods of commuting.

RMG3B0RA–GENERAL STRIKE 1926

4th May 1926. High Holborn, London, England. A Policeman directs traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians, as the General Strike in the United Kingdom begins. Soon, the streets would see British Army tanks and armoured cars, as troops helped to m agnation order keep basic services running. Stock Photo

RM2A46JN1–4th May 1926. High Holborn, London, England. A Policeman directs traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians, as the General Strike in the United Kingdom begins. Soon, the streets would see British Army tanks and armoured cars, as troops helped to m agnation order keep basic services running.

Cartoon, The Striker's Return (General Strike 1926) Stock Photo

RMK07KEE–Cartoon, The Striker's Return (General Strike 1926)

Volunteers transport with police escort during the 1926 general strike in the United Kingdom. The strike, lasting from 3 May 1926 to 12 May 1926, was called by the General Council of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in an unsuccessful attempt to force the British government to act to prevent wage reduction and worsening conditions for 1.2 million locked-out coal miners. Some 1.7 million workers went out, especially in transport and heavy industry. Stock Photo

RMR8J1JE–Volunteers transport with police escort during the 1926 general strike in the United Kingdom. The strike, lasting from 3 May 1926 to 12 May 1926, was called by the General Council of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in an unsuccessful attempt to force the British government to act to prevent wage reduction and worsening conditions for 1.2 million locked-out coal miners. Some 1.7 million workers went out, especially in transport and heavy industry.