The 1984 Battle of Orgreave is one of the best-known flashpoints of the miners' strike, and is still a major focus of controversy over policing methods against NUM picketsplaceholder image
The 1984 Battle of Orgreave is one of the best-known flashpoints of the miners' strike, and is still a major focus of controversy over policing methods against NUM pickets

Are you in our picture gallery to mark anniversary of the 'Battle of Orgreave'?

By Julia Armstrong
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 17th Jun 2020, 15:17 GMT

The Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign are holding an online rally this year to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the famous flashpoint in the 1984-5 miners’ strike.

Usually the rally takes place near the site of the former British Coal coking plant near Rotherham to commemorate the mass picket of June 18, 1984 which was called by striking miners and repeat the campaign’s call for an independent inquiry into violent policing on the day.

The event will be live-streamed via the campaign’s Facebook page, starting at 1pm on Saturday, June 20.

Link: www.facebook.com/events/256199362195476/

Lull after the storm as lorries go unhindered into Orgreave on July 9, 1984

9. Confrontation aftermath

Lull after the storm as lorries go unhindered into Orgreave on July 9, 1984 Photo: Dennis Lound

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The Orgreave opencast site in 1990

10. Aerial view

The Orgreave opencast site in 1990 Photo: ©Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

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A band on the march to mark the 35th anniversary of the Battle of Orgreave last year

11. Sound of brass

A band on the march to mark the 35th anniversary of the Battle of Orgreave last year Photo: DEAN ATKINS

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NUM banners on last year's march

12. Proud heritage

NUM banners on last year's march Photo: DEAN ATKINS

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