Miners strike - Rally at Saltley

Title

Miners strike - Rally at Saltley

Genre

News report; Speech; Music; Special

TX Date

7 Jul 1984

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:02:35

Description

Report on a rally at Saltley Coking Depot, Birmingham, at which National Union of Mineworkers President, Arthur Scargill addresses the crowd. Includes excerpts of Scargill’s speech; interview with Superintendent David Blick; actuality of a brass band and chanting supporters. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Arthur Scargill; David Blick

Keywords

Trade unions; Strikes; Labour disputes; Coal mining; Demonstrations; Arthur Scargill; Birmingham; NUM; Coal industry; Mining; Coal Strike (1984-1985); Rallies (gatherings); Saltley; Saltley Coking Depot

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