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AWE Aldermaston, the view from Construction Gate. 25.03.08

Jennie B | 28.03.2008 18:00 | Anti-militarism | Oxford

The view from Construction Gate: more pictures of the demo at AWE Aldermaston.

Photography forbidden!
Photography forbidden!

Really, you have been warned.
Really, you have been warned.

OK, on your head be it. Welcome to the Nuclear Bomb Factory!
OK, on your head be it. Welcome to the Nuclear Bomb Factory!

Smile for the camera; it's the Forward Intelligence Team
Smile for the camera; it's the Forward Intelligence Team

Thames Valley Police shelter from the rain in handily parked car.
Thames Valley Police shelter from the rain in handily parked car.

Warning signs punctuate the fence, and extra ones are added
Warning signs punctuate the fence, and extra ones are added

People turn up from all over the country including Penzance CND...
People turn up from all over the country including Penzance CND...

...and the Cornwall massive.
...and the Cornwall massive.

CND Cymru turn up professing Heddwch a Rhyddid
CND Cymru turn up professing Heddwch a Rhyddid

Music provided by Côr Cochion Caerdydd
Music provided by Côr Cochion Caerdydd

Welsh veteran peace protestor Cllr Ray Davies and clown
Welsh veteran peace protestor Cllr Ray Davies and clown

In fact, a load of clowns. Trying to deliver a bomb.
In fact, a load of clowns. Trying to deliver a bomb.

The noise demo
The noise demo

Danger - radiation area!
Danger - radiation area!

A poignant reminder
A poignant reminder

The struggle continues...
The struggle continues...


In the hail, snow, and freezing weather, protestors from the South West and Wales gathered at Construction Gate. The action was limited to shouting at a - probably - staff-free base; the draconian byelaws had been dropped for the day.

However, the good humour of the protestors, singing from Bristol's Red Notes Choir and Côr Cochion Caerdydd and tasty vegan food provided by Veggies seemed to lift the spirits on an otherwise muddy and cold day.

Jennie B
- e-mail: jen[at]corporatewatch[dot]org
- Homepage: http://corporatewatch.wordpress.com/2008/03/28/surrounding-the-bomb-base-awe-aldermaston-250308/

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  1. Clarification on Aldermaston byelaws — dv
  2. London to Geneva anti-nuclear walk starts Chernobyl Day, Sat 26 April — dv
  3. Just a bit confused — Pro AWE