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Poll Tax demonstrator and riot policeman, Central London
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Poll Tax demonstrator and riot policeman, Central London
A female Poll Tax demonstrator with a scarf over her face aims a metal bar at a riot policeman equipped with helmet and shield, in Central London. A crowd of rioters and demonstrators can be seen in the background, and the roadway is littered with discarded placards and other debris. Date: 31 March 1990
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1990 1990s Charge Community Conflict Debris Demo Demonstration Demonstrator Demonstrators Litter Littered Nineties Placards Policemen Poll Riot Rioters Rioting Roadway Scarf Shield Tension Violence Violent Rioter
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1. Title: A Defiant Stand: The Poll Tax Protest in Central London, 31 March 1990 This evocative photograph captures the intense moment of conflict between a determined Poll Tax demonstrator and a riot policeman in Central London on 31 March 1990. The woman, her face obscured by a scarf, raises a metal bar as a riot policeman, protected by a helmet and shield, stands his ground. The background is filled with a chaotic scene of rioters and demonstrators, their faces etched with tension and resolve. The roadway is littered with discarded placards and other debris, evidence of the passionate march that preceded this confrontation. The Poll Tax, or Community Charge, was a local tax introduced in England and Wales in 1990, replacing the previous system of rates based on property values. The tax was widely criticized for being regressive and unfair, particularly towards low-income households. Protests against the Poll Tax erupted across the United Kingdom, with London serving as a focal point for the most violent clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement. This photograph encapsulates the political tension, conflict, and violence that characterized the Poll Tax protests. The woman's defiant stance and the riot policeman's unwavering presence symbolize the deep-rooted disagreements and the determination of both sides to assert their beliefs. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of a significant moment in British political history.
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