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Trade Justice demo, Brighton.

27-09-2004 09:55

Thousands march to Labour Party Conference

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Raising the Standard: Nottingham Castle

23-08-2004 12:34

22nd August 1642, King Charles I 'Raised his Standard' at Nottingham, thus declaring war on the English Parliament. This act marked the beginning of the English Civil War.
Over this weekend, the Sealed Knot mounted various displays and re-enactments, to commemorate this event. And a spectacle it was to. Canon and musket fire, pikes charging about, screams, and much pulling of faces ........

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Naseh Ghafor Milton House protest

16-08-2004 11:21

Milton House Protest
A couple of photos from the protest at Miltion House in Sheffield.

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101 uses for a 'preparing for emergencies' booklet

13-08-2004 00:14

campaign - send them back (freepost) and let them know what you think of it

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Naseh Ghafor protest photos

12-08-2004 12:38

Naseh Ghafor protest
There is a small protest going on at the moment in Sheffield against the threatened deportation of Naseh Ghafor.

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Nottingham Riverside Festival 2004

11-08-2004 21:14

Last weekend in the East Midland's summer diary - Riverside 2004 is Nottingham's largest outdoor festival with something for everyone!

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Anti-Racist Demo, Nottingham : Pictures

01-08-2004 00:22

Black people have been here in Nottingham for over 500 years. You would think that they could claim they lived here by now. But discrimination is so obviously, still an issue. There is ever increasing violence, here in Nottingham. Well it's a city. But there has been an increase were race has played a part.

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SY Bus Strike - Day 9 - Photos

29-07-2004 11:22

Strikers
Some phots from the pickets line at Olive Grove bus depot in Sheffield.

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Nottingham Asian Mela 2004

28-07-2004 17:18

The first ever Nottingham Mela took place on the Forest Recreation Ground, Radford, Nottingham on Sunday.
The day promised to be a spectacular family festival of music, with exhibitions, displays, stalls, a food arena, funfair and art workshops.

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SY Bus Strike Photos

26-07-2004 11:05

Unity is Strength
The South Yorkshire bus strike is solid in their fight for better pay, here are some photos from the picket line on Monday (26th July 2004) at Olive Grove depot in Sheffield.

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Nottingham Gay Pride :: The Pictures

25-07-2004 17:22

Nottingham Gay Pride 24th July 2004
Pride returns to the glorious surrounds of the Arboretum, a beautiful Grade II listed park in the heart of Nottingham City Centre for the second year running in its current incarnation. Pride is a celebration of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered) communities in Nottingham and the surrounding areas, and is open to all.

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Newstead Treefest, Nottinghamshire : The Pictures

19-07-2004 00:36

Newstead Treefest, Nottinghamshire : The Pictures
A weekend festival focusing on music, arts, crafts, health and the environment held on a reclaimed Greenfield site formerly the location of Newstead Colliery in Newstead Village, Nottinghamshire.
 http://www.treefest.co.uk/index.htm

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Aubonne defendants defiant despite guilty verdict.

29-06-2004 12:42

Martin and Gesine
Martin and Gesine vow to fight on.

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Pics from Aubonne case 1.

29-06-2004 12:27

Swiss cops keep an eye...
Great european mobilisation for courtcase.

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Geneva anti-rep weekend. Day 1, morning session.

26-06-2004 12:22

Brief summary....

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Solstice Pictures 3, Stonehenge 2004

25-06-2004 21:46

The pictures I've put up over the last few days, are of the celebration at Stonehenge. However, if you have followed the links in those posts, you will know something of the authorities nervousness about the potential re-establishment of the Peoples' Free Festival of Albion at Stonehenge. These pictures take you from the last few moments of the gathering, through to the clearance.

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Solstice Pictures 2, Stonehenge 2004

25-06-2004 21:38

I had a nice time, met old friends and some wierd and wonderful people, doing wierd and wonderful things. BUT .... it is not as I would have it. The whole policing operation and security policy might seem a little 'over the top' for those just wanting to gather for an overnight party. The operations are more intelligable though, if you have had any experience of the free festivals.

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Geneva bridge action for Aubonne accused.

25-06-2004 00:11

Theatre activists recreate the Aubonne bridge action for local yuppies returning from work.

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Stonehenge Summer Solstice 2004 Pictures

23-06-2004 19:29

A jaunt out to another 'Managed Access' at Stonehenge, at the permission [and conditions] of English Heritage.
I had a nice time, met old friends and some wierd and wonderful people, doing wierd and wonderful things. BUT .... it is not as I would have it.

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New police powers to stop raves Might affect Stonehenge gatherings

16-06-2004 00:20

Avon and Somerset police are taking advantage of new legislation to help break up illegal gatherings and raves before they happen.
Previously, 100 people had to be gathered in an open space before officers could take action. Might affect Stonehenge gatherings.