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For nearly four weeks these Fleet Street news vendors have been without papers to sell
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For nearly four weeks these Fleet Street news vendors have been without papers to sell
For nearly four weeks these Fleet Street news vendors have been without papers to sell. Now, the strike over and normal publication resumed, they re back again with their familiar cry, " Star, News and Standard". Work was resumed last night on national newspapers and for the first time since March 25th, Londoners were able to buy copies of their favourite daily and evening papers. 20th April 1955
Wilson
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
DM G1841
Media ID 21851005
© Mirrorpix
1955 News Newspaper Newspapers Print Printing Selling Street Strike Strikes
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This print captures the resilience and determination of Fleet Street news vendors during a historic strike in 1955. For nearly four weeks, these hardworking individuals were left without papers to sell, their livelihoods hanging in the balance. However, as the strike finally came to an end and normal publication resumed, they returned to their posts with renewed vigor. The image depicts a bustling street scene filled with men eagerly advertising the availability of popular newspapers such as "Star" "News" and "Standard". The long-awaited resumption of work on national newspapers brought relief not only to these dedicated vendors but also to Londoners who had been deprived of their favorite daily and evening papers since March 25th. In this snapshot from the past, we witness a significant moment in history where industry workers triumphed over adversity. The photograph serves as a reminder that even amidst strikes and challenges faced by those involved in printing and selling news, there is always hope for resolution and progress. Preserved through time by Wilson's lens, this poignant image encapsulates both the struggle endured by these news vendors during the strike period and their triumphant return to business-as-usual once again. It stands as a testament to human resilience within an ever-evolving industry that continues to shape our world today.
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