Catalogue Number
NMLH.1992.128.3.2
Object Name
badge
Title
'LGSM. Lesbians Gay men support the miners. 1984-1985'
Place
London, Dulais, Wales
People
Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM), National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Mark Ashton, Mike Jackson
Events
1984-85 Miners' Strike
Date
1985
Description
A small metal badge reading "LGSM" at the top and "Lesbians Gay Men Support the Miners" around the edge. The badge features a pink triangle and two green venus symbols made to resemble a colliery. The dates 1984 and 1985 can be found in the centre of the badge.
Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM) were a campaining group which aimed to show solidarity with and raise funds for striking miners during the 1984-85 Miners' Strike.
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