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The Great Dock Strike of 1889, Introduction |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: H3183 |
| Description: The majority of workers in the port were casual labourers taken on for the day. Sometimes the dockers would only be taken on for a few hours. Twice a day there was a 'call-on' at the docks and wharves when labour was hired for short periods. Only the lucky few would be selected, the rest would be sent home without reward. |
| Creator: Unknown |
| Date: early 20th century |
| Credit line: Southwark Library collection. | |
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