The Battle of Orgreave

[1966_and_all_that]

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and the police removed their ID epaulets.

 

[Shandypants]

It's amazing these areas voted blue because of brexit.

 

[EdgeleyTangerine]

It's amazing these areas voted blue because of brexit.

Their ancestors will be spinning in their graves but you make your bed, you lie in it.

 

[Newholland]

There are two sides to the democratic coin…..unfortunately too many people on here can’t see that..

 

[Lytham_fy8]

There are two sides to the democratic coin…..unfortunately too many people on here can’t see that..

Best pick one then eh?

 

[1966_and_all_that]

There are two sides to the democratic coin…..unfortunately too many people on here can’t see that..

A bit obtuse that NH.

 

[Tangerinemoss]

I was reading the other day that the Government are planning to remove the surplus from the Miners Pension Fund for thier own use.

Fond memories of the Miners Convalescent Home, what a great position that was for fresh air for all those with damaged lungs.

 

[1966_and_all_that]

I was reading the other day that the Government are planning to remove the surplus from the Miners Pension Fund for thier own use.

Fond memories of the Miners Convalescent Home, what a great position that was for fresh air for all those with damaged lungs.

What, fresh air for 'the enemy within?' It should be saved for the fine, upstanding police...the real enemy within.

 

[Stony Hill]

I was reading the other day that the Government are planning to remove the surplus from the Miners Pension Fund for thier own use.

Fond memories of the Miners Convalescent Home, what a great position that was for fresh air for all those with damaged lungs.

I remember it well too. Thought it may have been the best idea the Miners Union ever had. On the other hand, I felt so, so sorry for the residents.