The Battle of Orgreave

With the Long Shield units in position outside No.31, the police attempt to hold the new line against the pickets, who respond with a renewed barrage of “stones” and furious physical assaults.

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