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'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.

Associated Organisation

Greater London Council (Subject of)

Associated Place

Material

Metal

Dimension

Diameter: 37mm

On display?

No

Inscription

Defend London!