Photos from Anti-war demo in London, Nov 18, 01

Trista di Genova | 25.11.2001 21:30

Photos of marchers walking from Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square for the National Anti-war Demonstration in London, England, 18 November 01. (article 1)

Photos from Anti-war demo in London, Nov 18, 01

I got this footage from climbing up on top of a large lorry.The marchers had met at Hyde Park, and were walking to Trafalgar Square. Estimates on their numbers range wildly, from 20,000 to 100,000 marchers. The range of marchers was impressive; ranging from socialists, Green Party members, Quakers, students from all over England, teachers, scientists, muslims. "Not In My Name" was the main message, but there was a lot of anti-imperialism slogans, a lot of mistrust of the motivations of the British and U.S. Government, especially the U.S. There were 6,000 bobbies (police), according to one cop, but they were far less aggressive than say, a typical D.C. cop. No one was arrested or hurt as far as I am aware. The police officer told me that on May Day things got out of control, but the mainstream media of course barely covers these things, so things were kept mum. The afternoon of the march I saw one cameraman from the British media, that was it.

"George Bush we know you! Your daddy was a killer too."

"One two three four, we don't want your racist war."

"Who - who - who let the bombs out? Bush, Bush, and Blair."

Hope this works - Will try to upload footage of Tony Benn (Labour MP) speech and an interview with Acton Socialist organizer.

Trista di Genova
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Photos from Anti-war demo in London, Nov 18, 01

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