The Great Strike - And After
How Buntingford Fared
At Buntingford
A word remains to be said of the strike as it affected Buntingford and the district.
In a neighbourhood such as this its outward signs were almost imperceptible. No trains were running; the purchase of coal, save in minute quantities, was prohibited and still is; an unusual number of lorries, many of them, apparently, dating from periods of immense antiquity, rumbled and thundered through the street; special constables were busily enrolled; our ordinary newspapers failed to arrive; and our letters were uncertain.
But, generally speaking, the ordinary life of the community was scarcely touched. Had the strike lasted longer some inconveniences might have become more noticeable. In the background, however, preparations had been made to meet any difficulties likely to arise. The regulation and supply of food, for example, had been adequately considered. The Rural District Council, acting under the authority of the Ministry of Health, had resolved itself into an Emergency Committee, and a complete review of food stocks throughout the district had been made. These were amply sufficient for some time to come, and immediate renewal in most commodities was not a pressing problem; but the Committee was fully prepared to deal promptly with any shortages which might have arisen.
Since the strike has been called off no meeting of the Emergency Committee has taken place; but we are empowered by the Rural District Council to state that they are sincerely appreciative of the help which has been afforded them by volunteers who have compiled data and given generous assistance in clerical and other work.
In addition they owe a debt of gratitude to a committee of traders for their ready response to requests for information and advice. The officers of the Council have moreover admirably carried through the duties which fell to them during this crisis.
To one and all the Council tender their sincere thanks.
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