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Miners Strike 1984 - 1985, Pictured. Chief Supt. Bryan Meadows
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Miners Strike 1984 - 1985, Pictured. Chief Supt. Bryan Meadows
Miners Strike 1984 - 1985, Pictured. Chief Supt. Bryan Meadows, shows damage to one of South Yorkshire Police Horse Boxes, at Sheffield Stables, Wednesday 7th November 1984.
On 6th March 1984, the National Coal Board announced that the agreement reached after the 1974 strike had become obsolete, and that to rationalise government subsidisation of industry they intended to close 20 coal mines, with a loss of 20, 000 jobs, and many communities in the North of England as well as Scotland. On 12th March 1984, Arthur Scargill, president of the NUM, declared that strikes in the various coal fields were to be a national strike and called for strike action from NUM members in all coal fields. On 22nd March that the strike was official. The strike ended on 3 March 1985, nearly a year after it had begun
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Daily Mirror
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This print captures the intensity of the Miners Strike that took place from 1984 to 1985. In the image, Chief Superintendent Bryan Meadows is seen showcasing the damage inflicted upon a South Yorkshire Police Horse Box at Sheffield Stables on November 7th, 1984. The strike was ignited by the National Coal Board's announcement on March 6th, 1984, stating their intention to close down 20 coal mines and resulting in a devastating loss of over 20,000 jobs. This decision threatened numerous communities across Northern England and Scotland. As tensions escalated, Arthur Scargill, president of the NUM (National Union of Mineworkers), declared a national strike on March 12th. The call for action resonated with miners nationwide as they joined forces in solidarity against these closures. Officially recognized as a strike on March 22nd, this industrial dispute lasted nearly a year before finally concluding on March 3rd, 1985. Throughout this period, protests and demonstrations were commonplace as miners fought tirelessly for their rights and livelihoods. This powerful photograph symbolizes not only the determination of those involved but also highlights the clashes between police forces and striking miners during this tumultuous time. It serves as a poignant reminder of an era marked by social unrest and economic struggles within Britain's mining industry.
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