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British Extreme Right, violence and riots

The 70s 80s 90s Blog2 years ago2 years ago05 mins

The British Extreme Right has a long history of violence and riots going back to the early twentieth century when Jewish communities were its main target. But it was the 1970s, that saw groups like the National Front and British Movement become a menace on the streets of Britain. Many of those who have shaped…

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Anti-Nazi League carnival in 1978

The 70s 80s 90s Blog8 years ago4 years ago54 mins

In 1978, the Anti-Nazi League and Rock Against Racism held a huge Carnival at Victoria Park in Mile End where The Clash and other bands played

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1970s National Front manifesto is grim reading

The 70s 80s 90s Blog11 years ago6 years ago03 mins

A 1970s manifesto from the National Front shows how far mainstream political parties today have drifted to the right with many policies now echoed by them

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When Shoreditch was fascist territory

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When Shoreditch was fascist territory

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Riot police armed with dustbin lids

The 70s 80s 90s Blog13 years ago4 years ago13 mins

As the level of civil disturbances rose in the 1970s riot police complained of only having dustbin lids and traffic cones for protection

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The National Front in Bradford in the 70s

The 70s 80s 90s Blog13 years ago6 years ago14 mins

In 1976, the National Front held a major march through Bradford that ended in a battle with anti-fascists and proved to be their high water mark in the city

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How grim was Britain in 1979?

The 70s 80s 90s Blog13 years ago6 years ago03 mins

The black British boxing champion Errol Christie describes racism in Britain in 1979 and how he used his fists to combat it on the streets

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