The
Battle of OrgreaveThe
Battle of Orgreave
The mounted police finally halt, having chased the miners right over the crossroads and halfway up Rotherham Road. Approximately 3,000 onlookers stand in the background, many with hairs standing on the back of their necks at the realism of the action happening just yards away.
Photo © Dick Clark.
Back to Orgreave picture gallery or account of the 1984 battle.
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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