'Defend London!' badge
Object
Badge
Production date
c. 1984
Object number
2023.35
Physical Description
Metal badge with a white background and black illustration design. The text reads 'Defend London!', while the image illustrates a map of the London's boroughs.
Object history
Defend London! was a campaign protesting a series of political transformations and consequent protests that took place in the 1980s under the Thatcher government, such as the Rate Bill, the Transport Bill and the abolition of the Greater London Council (GLC).
This included a 'Thirty-Two Borough Touring Show', a programme of events that included open days, discussions as well as a Democracy March. The events were hosted Roland Muldoon, an English playwright and actor.
This included a 'Thirty-Two Borough Touring Show', a programme of events that included open days, discussions as well as a Democracy March. The events were hosted Roland Muldoon, an English playwright and actor.
Associated Organisation
Greater London Council (Subject of)
Associated Place
Material
Metal
Dimension
Diameter: 37mm
On display?
No
Inscription
Defend London!