'Radiation fades your genes' badge
Object
Badge
Production date
1983-1984
Object number
2024.2
Physical Description
Circular badge with a background design recalling the denim textile or 'jeans'. The text, printed in white capital letters, reads 'Radiation fades your genes'.
Object history
This badge was owned and worn by Hackney activist, Ian Rathbone.
In the 1980s the Greater London Council campaigned against nuclear weapons and challenged the government’s position and information on civil defence. This included declaring London as a ‘Nuclear-Free Zone’ in June 1982, and holding a programme of anti-nuclear themed cultural events and projects as part of a “Year of Peace” in 1983.
In the 1980s the Greater London Council campaigned against nuclear weapons and challenged the government’s position and information on civil defence. This included declaring London as a ‘Nuclear-Free Zone’ in June 1982, and holding a programme of anti-nuclear themed cultural events and projects as part of a “Year of Peace” in 1983.
Associated Event
Associated Organisation
Greater London Council (Made by)
Associated Person
Ian Rathbone (Owner)
Material
Metal
Plastics
Dimension
Diameter (Front): 5.6cm
On display?
No
Inscription
RADIATION
FADES YOUR GENES
GLC
Working for London and Peace
FADES YOUR GENES
GLC
Working for London and Peace
