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The Miners Strike Day by Day: The Illustrated 1984/85 Diary of Yorkshire Miner Arthur Wakefield by Arthur Wakefield, Brian Elliot (Paperback, 2002)

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Facing probable redundancy in his mid-fifties, South Elmsall miner Arthur Wakefield, fought for jobs and communities throughout the great strike of 1984/85. He also kept a marvellous diary, recording his experiences, impressions and events in considerable detail. The diary is a unique personal day by day account of the most bitter industrial dispute of the 20th century. Armed with thing more than determination and a camera, he by-passed countless blockades and in the early hours of the morning he would join his colleagues at picket lines at pits, ports, power stations and works in many parts of Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Lancashire and the Midlands. He also attended many rallies and marches, and was a regular 'support the miners' collector in London. Arthur Wakefield was a key witness at the 'Battle of Orgreave', on 18 June 1984, which he describes as 'Monday, Bloody Monday', the 100th day of the strike. His descriptions of the 'Battle' contained here in this book have also helped produce an historical live re-enactment to be shown on Channel 4 in April.

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Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
ISBN-10
1903425166
ISBN-13
9781903425169
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104411439

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Author
Arthur Wakefield, Brian Elliot
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Biography: General

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Place of Publication
Barnsley
Content Note
Illustrations
Author Biography
Arthur Wakefield, the son of a coal miner, was brought up in Hemsworth during the late 1920s and 1930s. Aged 14 his first job was at South Kirkby pit, where at that time Jimmy Saville was then working. Arthur also worked with Bevin Boys. Brian Elliott is Barnsley's local historian. He is also the series editor for the 'Aspects: Discovering Local History' series which now includes over thirty titles either in print or due for early publication. In 1991, Brian was awarded a Master of Philosophy degree by the University of Sheffield for his research into Barnsley and its surrounding areas. Brian is also the author of 'Pits and Pitsmen'.
Date of Publication
01/04/2002
Imprint
Wharncliffe Books
Volume Editor
Brian Elliot
Country of Publication
United Kingdom

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