Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
1977 Demo on Ducketts Common just before the National Front Arrived
40 years ago this month Duckett's Common was the scene of the start of what became known as the Battle of Duckett's Common.Radical elements of anti-fascist protestors attacked the marchers and subjected the NF column to a barrage of smoke bombs, eggs and rotten fruit. Eighty-one people were arrested, including seventy-four anti-fascists.
See a photo of the NF turning up and learn more in members comments and Liz's post here.
Learn about an event commemorating the episode here.
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Comment by Simon Hester on April 8, 2017 at 10:44
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My article in Socialist Review about the Battle of Wood Green - with a great photo.
http://socialistreview.org.uk/423/%E2%80%98smash-national-front%E2%...
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Comment by Hugh on April 8, 2017 at 10:50
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Indeed a good photo - talk about the thin blue line!
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