The Battle of Orgreave

An imposing mass of pickets move down Highfield Lane towards their part 2 start positions. For some, this was the first time they had walked this ground since that traumatic day 17 years previously. Striding along in front (in cloth cap, holding a copy of the script!) is Kevin Cotgrave, Deputy Miner Commander (usually a soldier of the New Model Army, C1645).

Photo © Dick Clark.

Back to Orgreave picture gallery

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  

Historical Film Services is the TV and film division of EventPlan Limited.

Page updated 7 April 2004