'Save the Reservoirs' badge
Object
Badge
Production date
1988-1992
Object number
2023.37
Physical Description
Metal badge with a white background and black lettering and illustrations. The illustrations show a duck floating on water with the sun and sun rays on the background. The text reads 'Save the reservoirs New Rivers & Filter Beds'.
Object history
The 'Save the Stoke Newington Reservoirs and Filter Beds' campaign (1986-1999) was initiated by a group of local people living in the Stoke Newington and Woodberry Down neighbourhoods, in response to Thames Water's plans for sale of and development over the whole green area. The efforts of the campaign saw the successful retention of the reservoirs.
The campaign often used a duck as a symbol on campaign materials, alongside the slogan "Don't Duck the Issue".
The campaign often used a duck as a symbol on campaign materials, alongside the slogan "Don't Duck the Issue".
Associated Organisation
Associated Person
Fay Clark
David F. Clark
David F. Clark
Associated Place
Material
Metal
Dimension
Diameter: 56mm
On display?
No
Inscription
SAVE THE RESERVOIRS New River & Filter Beds
