Collections Display - People's History Museum: The national museum of democracy

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Catalogue Number
NMLH.1993.194.50

Object Name
Badge

Title
Defend the Alconbury Nine - It's Your Trial

Place
Alconbury, Cambridgeshire

People
Alconbury 9

Events
Alconbury Peace Camp

Description
Round black and lilac badge, "Defend the Alconbury Nine - It's Your Trial" in black. Around the text is a simple illustration of a dove behind prison bars. The Alconbury 9 refers to nine people who were arrested at Alconbury Peace Camp on 20 June 1984, and subsequently charged with conspiracy to cause criminal damage. A campaign was organised to support the nine throughout the trial.

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"Defend the Alconbury Nine badge" [NMLH.1993.194.50]