The
Battle of OrgreaveThe
Battle of Orgreave
In 1984 it was so hot that a large number of miners took off their shirts. Despite an unseasonable freezing cold wind on the day of the re-enactment, this picket has decided to do the same in pursuit of authenticity!
Photo © Dick Clark.
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For more information about the battle and re-enactment, follow the links to:
Re-enacting the Battle of Orgreave Account of the 1984 battle
Battle of Orgreave film review Magazine article about the re-enactment
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Page updated 7 April 2004