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After the Strike, 1985 - 2019

 Series
Reference code: 389/1/ATS

Scope and Contents

The play 'After the Strike' written by Barry Hines depicts police violence against striking miners at the Battle of Orgreave in 1984. Written in 1985, it was deemed too controversial to be broadcast or performed, but was eventually staged in 2019 at Kelham Island Museum in Sheffield.

Dates

  • Creation: 1985 - 2019

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Available by appointment in the Reading Room

Extent

3 Folder(s)

Language of Materials

English

Processing Information

Former reference code ATS

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
Western Bank Library
University of Sheffield
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Sheffield South Yorkshire S10 2TN United Kingdom
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