Badge: I love Hackney EU
Object
Badge
Production date
26/09/2017
Object number
2018.55
Physical Description
Small metal badge of round shape. The front has a blue background and white lettering that reads “I love [Heart] Hackney” where the word “love” is illustrated by heart-shaped crown of stars. On the back there is a metal needle for pinning the badge to clothes.
The “I Love Hackney” badge designed after the EU flag is part of a political and social campaign led by Hackney mayor Philip Glanville and launched on 26th September 2017. The initiative aims to show support and valorisation of EU citizens working and living in Hackney, as the council had the third highest Remain vote in UK, precisely 78.5%. The mayor has invited EU citizen to share their stories and connections with the Hackney council in exchange for a "I love Hackney" badge.
The “I Love Hackney” badge designed after the EU flag is part of a political and social campaign led by Hackney mayor Philip Glanville and launched on 26th September 2017. The initiative aims to show support and valorisation of EU citizens working and living in Hackney, as the council had the third highest Remain vote in UK, precisely 78.5%. The mayor has invited EU citizen to share their stories and connections with the Hackney council in exchange for a "I love Hackney" badge.
Associated Organisation
Hackney Council (Made by)
Associated Person
Material
Metals
Plastic
Dimension
Diameter: 35mm
Depth: 8mm
Depth: 8mm
On display?
No
Inscription
I [Heart] Hackney