Burning Question. Mass Meeting of 95,000 Miners at Blackpool

Series

Series Name

Gaumont Graphic

Issue

Issue No.

862

Date Released

26 Jun 1919

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The Aerial Derby. Queen Alexandra Was Present at Hendon to Present the Gold Cup and Victory Loan to Captain Gatherwood, the Winner
2. 2Ascot Sunday. Brilliant Scene at Boulter’s Lock
3. 3Burning Question. Mass Meeting of 95,000 Miners at Blackpool
4. 4Opening of the Regatta Season. International Crews Compete at Marlow
5. 5HRH the Prince of Wales at Cardiff
6. 66 1/2 Mile Marathon from Windsor to Stamford Bridge. Joe Beckett, Jimmy Wilde, Pal Moore and Joe Conn Were Present at Stamford Bridge

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 6

Summary

Massed miners on ‘Golden Mile’ and in procession.

Researcher Comments

The miners wanted a shorter day, a 30% wage increase and nationalised mines.

Keywords

Mining; Demonstrations; Labour relations

Library number GR

3077

Length of story (in feet)

31

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