The
Battle of OrgreaveThe
Battle of Orgreave
Mopping up: A short shield officer stands guard over injured miners (stunt men) as the mounted police retire at the end of the battle. Fortunately, despite the apparent ferocity of the battle, there was only one minor (self-inflicted) injury during the entire recreation.
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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Page updated 7 April 2004