"Kent NUM Miners Support badge" [NMLH.1992.1249]

Catalogue Number
NMLH.1992.1249

Object Name
Badge

Title
Kent NUM Support the Miners Fight for Jobs

Place
Kent

People
National Union of Mineworkers (NUM)

Events
Miners' Strike 1984-85

Description
Circular red badge, "Kent NUM Support the Miners Fight for Jobs" in white text. The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) was the union that called for a national miners' strike in response to threats of colliery closures and job losses in 1984. The strike lasted until June 1985 and was one of the longest running strikes in British history.

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