Film Number |
12951 |
Title |
[MINERS AND SUPPORTERS AT THE MANSFIELD RALLY] |
Producer |
WFA Media & Cultural Centre |
Date |
1984 |
Gauge |
U-m |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
sound |
Running Time |
22 mins 24 secs |
Description |
Arthur Scargill, president of the NUM, addresses a crowd of miners and supporters at a rally in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, following their march through the town. His speech stresses the importance of loyalty to the union and fellow strikers, with the emphatic cry of “You don’t cross picket lines!” People in the crowd voice their appreciation of the huge turnout, and two miners from a colliery in North Wales talk about how heartening it is to be at the Nottinghamshire event. Despite the mixed response to the strike call from local pits, with some men continuing to work, confidence is high. As one of the Welsh miners puts it, “How can you lose with people like this?” Continues in 'Strike supporters in Mansfield speak out'. |
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