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Coal Strike 1921
Photo: RON HUNT
Photo: RON HUNT
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Item #: 24278
Item #: 24278
Photograph taken during the 1921 Coal Strike Appears to be a Pit Owner or Union Official? flanked by two Bobbies?
Comment by: J.C. on 23rd December 2013 at 10:26
Are they Wigan Borough constables or Lancashire Constabulary?
Comment by: Geoff on 23rd December 2013 at 15:14
My granddad told me that during the strike local bobbies weren't used for obvious reasons. He said the Warrington police were brought in.
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