'Save all Newham Hospitals' badge

Object

Badge

Production date

1976

Object number

2024.81

Physical Description

This badge was produced in 1976 as part of a campaign to save Plaistow Maternity Hospital from closure. The badge has a red centre and white external edge with a text reading 'Save all Newham Hospitals - Support Plaistow maternity work-in'.

Object history

In 1976 the City and East London Area Health Authority agreed to close Plaistow Maternity Hospital, Newham. In opposition to this staff organised a 'work-in', a form of industrial action where hospital staff occupy the premises and continue to provide healthcare services. This badge was owned and worn by Hackney Labour councillor Peter Kahn.

Associated Person

Peter Kahn (Owner)

Associated Place

Newham (Place)

Material

Plastic

Dimension

Diameter (Front): 5.5cm

On display?

Inscription

Save all Newham Hospitals
Support Plaistow maternity work-in