Security in History: June 18, 1984

English Miners’ Strike 1984–1985

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June 18, 1984

Major clashes occurred between hundreds of English miners and 5,000 police at Orgreave, South Yorkshire, UK.

The miners’ strike of 1984–1985 (6 March 1984–3 March 1985) was a major industrial action within the British coal industry in an attempt to prevent colliery closures.

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