'No Nukes Is Good Nukes' badge
Object
Badge
Production date
1981-1986
Object number
2023.53
Physical Description
Circular metallic badge. The design comprises a white background and a metallic wire mesh which is generally used for fencing. The text, in black and red capital letters reads 'No nukes is good nukes GLC Working for London and Peace'.
Object history
The badge 'No Nuke is Good Nuke' featuring the GLC's (Greater London Council) slogan 'Working for London and Peace' was produced in the early 1980s, when GLC was committed to keep London as a 'nuclear-free zone' (1982).
The badge's design is particularly interesting, as the wire mesh overlapping the text strongly recalls the fences of the RAF Greenham Common. When, in 1981, the military bases was selected to site US nuclear weapons, dozen of women and children marched from Cardiff to Berkshire to protest, and eventually set up the Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp (1981-2000).
The badge's design is particularly interesting, as the wire mesh overlapping the text strongly recalls the fences of the RAF Greenham Common. When, in 1981, the military bases was selected to site US nuclear weapons, dozen of women and children marched from Cardiff to Berkshire to protest, and eventually set up the Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp (1981-2000).
Associated Organisation
Greater London Council (Featured)
Associated Place
Material
Metal
Dimension
Diameter (Front): 5.5cm
On display?
No
Inscription
NO NUKES IS GOOD NUKES
GLC
Working for London and Peace
GLC
Working for London and Peace
