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 picketsThe 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
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'?

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.
By Julia Armstrong
Published 17th Jun 2020, 14:22 BST
Updated 17th Jun 2020, 15:17 BST

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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/

Riot police line up at Orgreave

1. Wall of shields

Riot police line up at Orgreave Photo: Dennis Lound

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Pickets and mounted police at Orgreave

2. Horse charge

Pickets and mounted police at Orgreave Photo: Dennis Lound

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Last year's march to mark the 35th anniversary of the Battle of Orgreave

3. Still marching

Last year's march to mark the 35th anniversary of the Battle of Orgreave Photo: DEAN ATKINS

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Lines of police moving forward

4. Police lines

Lines of police moving forward Photo: Dennis Lound

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