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Martin Luther King Jr. rests his chin on his hands at a London press conference at the Hilton Hotel, organised by CND in December 1964; shot in close-up

Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. rests his chin on his hands at a London press conference at the Hilton Hotel, organised by CND in December 1964; shot in close-up Gallery:
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Two small girls in prams sit in front of a banner marked Save The L.C.C (London County Council) prior to it being replaced by the GLC (Greater London Council), London circa 1962

Pram Petition

Two small girls in prams sit in front of a banner marked Save The L.C.C (London County Council) prior to it being replaced by the GLC (Greater London Council), London circa 1962 Gallery:
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An elderly woman signs the petition to save the L.C.C (London County Council) prior to it being replaced by the GLC (Greater London Council), London circa 1962

Sign The Petition

An elderly woman signs the petition to save the L.C.C (London County Council) prior to it being replaced by the GLC (Greater London Council), London circa 1962 Gallery:
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Marchers carry a banner whilst taking part in a Black Equality civil rights demonstration supportive of African Americans, London, circa 1963

Civil Rights

Marchers carry a banner whilst taking part in a Black Equality civil rights demonstration supportive of African Americans, London, circa 1963 Gallery:
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Two women and a man sit in shadows during the Aldermaston to London march in April 1960

Smiling Women

Two women and a man sit in shadows during the Aldermaston to London march in April 1960 Gallery:
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A man playing a steel pan drum with Ping Pong Irwin on the side is surrounded by crowds during the Aldermaston to London march culmination rally in Trafalgar Square, Easter Monday 1964

Ping Pong Irwin

A man playing a steel pan drum with Ping Pong Irwin on the side is surrounded by crowds during the Aldermaston to London march culmination rally in Trafalgar Square, Easter Monday 1964 Gallery:
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A marcher wears sunglasses with Nuclear Disarmament and the CND sign stickers on the lenses during the Aldermaston-London CND march, England circa April 1962

CND Spex

A marcher wears sunglasses with Nuclear Disarmament and the CND sign stickers on the lenses during the Aldermaston-London CND march, England circa April 1962 Gallery:
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CND London committee members look at paperwork, with founder and Organising Secretary Peggy Duff in the background, circa 1962

CND and Peggy Duff

CND London committee members look at paperwork, with founder and Organising Secretary Peggy Duff in the background, circa 1962 Gallery:
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Actor Peter Finch onstage at a campaign launch for famine relief in Trafalgar Square celebrating 21 years of Oxfam, 06 October 1963

Peter Finch Campaigns For Oxfam

Actor Peter Finch onstage at a campaign launch for famine relief in Trafalgar Square celebrating 21 years of Oxfam, 06 October 1963 Gallery:
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People gesticulate, clap, sing and carry a Federation of London Anarchists banner as they pass Noble Furs of Regent Street on the way to Hyde Park and the end of the 1963 Aldermaston to London march, circa 1963

Federation of London Anarchists

People gesticulate, clap, sing and carry a Federation of London Anarchists banner as they pass Noble Furs of Regent Street on the way to Hyde Park and the end of the 1963 Aldermaston to London march, circa 1963 Gallery:
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A young man signs the petition to save the L.C.C (London County Council) prior to it being replaced by the GLC (Greater London Council), London circa 1962

Save the LCC

A young man signs the petition to save the L.C.C (London County Council) prior to it being replaced by the GLC (Greater London Council), London circa 1962 Gallery:
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Prior to attending the last day of the Aldermaston-London CND rally in Trafalgar Square, Easter Monday, 1966. L-R: Jeff Nuttall, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins (lying down), Kate Heliczer, Harry Fainlight, Michelle Poole, Greg the Thief

LSD Meets CND 1

Prior to attending the last day of the Aldermaston-London CND rally in Trafalgar Square, Easter Monday, 1966. L-R: Jeff Nuttall, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins (lying down), Kate Heliczer, Harry Fainlight, Michelle Poole, Greg the Thief Gallery:
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A close-up of American civil rights campaigner Bayard Rustin during a press conference given by Dr Martin Luther King Jr. at the London Hilton Hotel, on 06 December 1964

Bayard Rustin

A close-up of American civil rights campaigner Bayard Rustin during a press conference given by Dr Martin Luther King Jr. at the London Hilton Hotel, on 06 December 1964 Gallery:
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Two white police officers stand in the foreground as 'Black Equality' march leaders and demonstrators walk through Mayfair streets to the American Embassy, central London, circa 1963

March in Mayfair

Two white police officers stand in the foreground as 'Black Equality' march leaders and demonstrators walk through Mayfair streets to the American Embassy, central London, circa 1963 Gallery:
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American boxer Cassius Clay speaks to the crowd whilst taking part in a Black Equality civil rights demonstration supportive of African Americans, during a stop at the corner of Park Street, W1 on the way to the American Embassy in London, circa 1963

Jim Crow Must Go

American boxer Cassius Clay speaks to the crowd whilst taking part in a Black Equality civil rights demonstration supportive of African Americans, during a stop at the corner of Park Street, W1 on the way to the American Embassy in London, circa 1963 Gallery:
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Bystanders watch as a civil rights demonstration passes through Notting Hill, West London, circa 1963

Anti-Racism March 3

Bystanders watch as a civil rights demonstration passes through Notting Hill, West London, circa 1963 Gallery:
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A police officer chats with Tobagonian activist Claudia Jones whilst actor Pearl Prescod sings beside her, as they lead a civil rights march in Notting Hill, West London, circa 1963

Anti-Racism March 2

A police officer chats with Tobagonian activist Claudia Jones whilst actor Pearl Prescod sings beside her, as they lead a civil rights march in Notting Hill, West London, circa 1963 Gallery:
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The St Stephen's Tenants' Association carry banners down St Stephen's Gardens during a civil rights march in Notting Hill, circa 1963

Anti-Racism March

The St Stephen's Tenants' Association carry banners down St Stephen's Gardens during a civil rights march in Notting Hill, circa 1963 Gallery:
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A woman and her daughter look at the street from behind the railings of a basement flat in Notting hill, West London, as a civil rights demonstration passes out of shot, circa 1963

W11 Residents

A woman and her daughter look at the street from behind the railings of a basement flat in Notting hill, West London, as a civil rights demonstration passes out of shot, circa 1963 Gallery:
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Canon Collins points at someone out of shot and MLK gestures as he speaks at a London press conference at the Hilton Hotel, organised by CND in December 1964. L-R: Canon Collins, Martin Luther King Jr., Ralph Abernathy

Canon Collins, MLK, Ralph Abernathy

Canon Collins points at someone out of shot and MLK gestures as he speaks at a London press conference at the Hilton Hotel, organised by CND in December 1964. L-R: Canon Collins, Martin Luther King Jr., Ralph Abernathy Gallery:
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Four young women hold CND banners and duffel bags in a field, during the Aldermaston to London anti-nuclear protest march held in April 1960

Flags and Bags

Four young women hold CND banners and duffel bags in a field, during the Aldermaston to London anti-nuclear protest march held in April 1960 Gallery:
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Politician and Labour Party leader of the opposition Harold Wilson rests his chin on his hand and smiles as he is photographed in close-up, at the beginning of the 1964 General Election campaign in The United Kingdom

Harold Wilson

Politician and Labour Party leader of the opposition Harold Wilson rests his chin on his hand and smiles as he is photographed in close-up, at the beginning of the 1964 General Election campaign in The United Kingdom Gallery:
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British author, dramatist and poet Arnold Wesker sits and studies paperwork: he also holds a cigarette, England, circa 1962

Arnold Wesker and script

British author, dramatist and poet Arnold Wesker sits and studies paperwork: he also holds a cigarette, England, circa 1962 Gallery:
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A close-up of male trades union members listening to a speaker at a meeting by the Tower of London in 1961

Trades Union Members

A close-up of male trades union members listening to a speaker at a meeting by the Tower of London in 1961 Gallery:
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Dr. Michael Randle is surrounded by supporters and banners on his release from Wormwood Scrubs in the winter of 1963, having completed his prison sentence for his part in organising nonviolent direct action at a USAF Wethersfield, as a member of the Committee of 100. A man holds a banner with a CND logo and the legend 'In Prison For You', whilst a woman holds a banner with Randle's face on it

Dr. Michael Randle leaves Wormwood Scrubs

Dr. Michael Randle is surrounded by supporters and banners on his release from Wormwood Scrubs in the winter of 1963, having completed his prison sentence for his part in organising nonviolent direct action at a USAF Wethersfield, as a member of the Committee of 100. A man holds a banner with a CND logo and the legend 'In Prison For You', whilst a woman holds a banner with Randle's face on it Gallery:
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American chemist, biochemist, peace activist and winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1954, Linus Pauling listens to a speaker during the Oxford Peace Conference in 1962

Linus Pauling

American chemist, biochemist, peace activist and winner of the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1954, Linus Pauling listens to a speaker during the Oxford Peace Conference in 1962 Gallery:
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A fenced-off area in a park in London is full of people, during the Aldermaston to London anti-nuclear march in April 2962. A sign with a CND logo on it says 'New Supporters - Apply here for the address of your local group'

New Supporters

A fenced-off area in a park in London is full of people, during the Aldermaston to London anti-nuclear march in April 2962. A sign with a CND logo on it says 'New Supporters - Apply here for the address of your local group' Gallery:
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Two women, one in a wheelchair, watch as the Aldermaston to London March of April 1962 passes them on a London street

March Bystanders

Two women, one in a wheelchair, watch as the Aldermaston to London March of April 1962 passes them on a London street Gallery:
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The Labour MP for Ebbw Vale, Michael Foot, speaks at the podium during a CND meeting in 1962

Michael Foot orates

The Labour MP for Ebbw Vale, Michael Foot, speaks at the podium during a CND meeting in 1962 Gallery:
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A Union meeting by the Tower of London, with Tower Bridge in the background, in 1961, including union members listening to a man speaking through a microphone

Union Meet by the Tower

A Union meeting by the Tower of London, with Tower Bridge in the background, in 1961, including union members listening to a man speaking through a microphone Gallery:
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A large crowd of people, including babies, gathers in front of a Christmas tree during a demonstration against homelessness held on Oxford Street, London, during December 1961

Xmas Housing Demo

A large crowd of people, including babies, gathers in front of a Christmas tree during a demonstration against homelessness held on Oxford Street, London, during December 1961 Gallery:
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British author, dramatist and poet Arnold Wesker drinks tea whilst being interviewed by an unseen male. He leans forward in his chair and looks off-camera, circa 1962

Arnold Wesker

British author, dramatist and poet Arnold Wesker drinks tea whilst being interviewed by an unseen male. He leans forward in his chair and looks off-camera, circa 1962 Gallery:
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Four young girls and one male toddler stand in front of a group of adults and watch as the 1962 Aldermaston to London March passes through their village. In the background of the frame other villagers can be seen standing by the roadside, waiting for the marchers to pass

Five Kids

Four young girls and one male toddler stand in front of a group of adults and watch as the 1962 Aldermaston to London March passes through their village. In the background of the frame other villagers can be seen standing by the roadside, waiting for the marchers to pass Gallery:
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Five white men sit on a fence on the edge of a field during an overnight stop on the Aldermaston to London March of 1962. The men on the fence are surrounded by other men resting on the ground, and one male is smoking a pipe

Fence Rest

Five white men sit on a fence on the edge of a field during an overnight stop on the Aldermaston to London March of 1962. The men on the fence are surrounded by other men resting on the ground, and one male is smoking a pipe Gallery:
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A small blonde girl lies on the ground and eats a biiscuit whilst wrapped in a blanket during a rest stop on the Aldermaston to London March of 1962. She is wearing a CND badge and is lying across an adult's legs

CND Girl

A small blonde girl lies on the ground and eats a biiscuit whilst wrapped in a blanket during a rest stop on the Aldermaston to London March of 1962. She is wearing a CND badge and is lying across an adult's legs Gallery:
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Young men with a banner that says 'CND Constructive Service' dig holes in a flattened bomb site in London (probably West London/Notting Hill) and chat with onlookers, circa 1962. They are watched by several children

CND Constructive Service

Young men with a banner that says 'CND Constructive Service' dig holes in a flattened bomb site in London (probably West London/Notting Hill) and chat with onlookers, circa 1962. They are watched by several children Gallery:
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A woman in a headscarf gathers food items during an overnight stop in the grounds of Windsor Castle, on the Aldermaston to London March of 1962. Trestle tables set up in a field have eggs, meat, sandwiches and other basic food on them and are surrounded by peace activists distributing the food amongst the marchers

Camp Rations

A woman in a headscarf gathers food items during an overnight stop in the grounds of Windsor Castle, on the Aldermaston to London March of 1962. Trestle tables set up in a field have eggs, meat, sandwiches and other basic food on them and are surrounded by peace activists distributing the food amongst the marchers Gallery:
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Peace movement activists hand out food during an overnight stop on the Aldermaston to London March of 1962. Trestle tables set up in a field have eggs, meat and other basic food items on them and are surrounded by peace marchers

Camp Eggs

Peace movement activists hand out food during an overnight stop on the Aldermaston to London March of 1962. Trestle tables set up in a field have eggs, meat and other basic food items on them and are surrounded by peace marchers Gallery:
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During a 1960 march against apartheid, protestors hold banners that state 'Against Apartheid - Boycott South African Goods March 1st-11th'. The protestors are marching down a central London street and are outside a furniture store

Boycott Banners

During a 1960 march against apartheid, protestors hold banners that state 'Against Apartheid - Boycott South African Goods March 1st-11th'. The protestors are marching down a central London street and are outside a furniture store Gallery:
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During a roadside break, a toddler in a pram is accompanied by the banner 'Children Are Dying Through Tests Alone' on the 1962 Aldermaston to London March against nuclear research. The toddler is eating a biscuit, and several of the resting marchers in the background of the frame are also eating

Atom Bomb Baby

During a roadside break, a toddler in a pram is accompanied by the banner 'Children Are Dying Through Tests Alone' on the 1962 Aldermaston to London March against nuclear research. The toddler is eating a biscuit, and several of the resting marchers in the background of the frame are also eating Gallery:
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Two young girls, probably sisters, stand in front of a hedge and watch as the 1962 Aldermaston to London March passes through their village. They wear similar clothes and are both wearing the same cardigan at the same time

Two Girls

Two young girls, probably sisters, stand in front of a hedge and watch as the 1962 Aldermaston to London March passes through their village. They wear similar clothes and are both wearing the same cardigan at the same time Gallery:
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Richard Wallace sells Peace News in Oxford, wearing a duffel coat, circa 1963. The headline reads 'Plutonium for France'. Wallace was subsequently jailed for 4 weeks for 'obstructing the highway'.

Peace News Vendor

Richard Wallace sells Peace News in Oxford, wearing a duffel coat, circa 1963. The headline reads 'Plutonium for France'. Wallace was subsequently jailed for 4 weeks for 'obstructing the highway'. Gallery:
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A close up image of Richard Ingrams and John Wells during the 01 May 1965 'Mass for Vass" rally in central London for former British Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home, a reference to his nickname "Baillie Vass". L-R: Richard Ingrams, John Wells

Ingram Wells

A close up image of Richard Ingrams and John Wells during the 01 May 1965 'Mass for Vass" rally in central London for former British Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home, a reference to his nickname "Baillie Vass". L-R: Richard Ingrams, John Wells Gallery:
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Two men carrying a banner that says 'Nuclear Tests Poison Children - Your Children' walk down a semi-rural street whilst being watched by three small boys in wellington boots, plus a mother and child. Image taken during the 1962 Aldermaston to London march

Poison Children

Two men carrying a banner that says 'Nuclear Tests Poison Children - Your Children' walk down a semi-rural street whilst being watched by three small boys in wellington boots, plus a mother and child. Image taken during the 1962 Aldermaston to London march Gallery:
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An older white male, weating a trilby and carrying a copy of Peace News, accompanies the 1962 Aldermaston to London march

Peace News reader

An older white male, weating a trilby and carrying a copy of Peace News, accompanies the 1962 Aldermaston to London march Gallery:
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Richard Wallace stands on a street corner in Oxford, selling copies of Peace News. A double decker bus passes in the background, and a police constable walks through the shot. A child in a pram can be seen in the background, circa 1963. Wallace was subsequently jailed for 4 weeks for 'obstructing the highway'.

Peace News vendor 1

Richard Wallace stands on a street corner in Oxford, selling copies of Peace News. A double decker bus passes in the background, and a police constable walks through the shot. A child in a pram can be seen in the background, circa 1963. Wallace was subsequently jailed for 4 weeks for 'obstructing the highway'. Gallery:
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A warmly-dressed child in a pram wearing a CND badge looks unhappy whilst women read newspapers on a bench behind the pram, Oxford, circa 1963

Peace News child

A warmly-dressed child in a pram wearing a CND badge looks unhappy whilst women read newspapers on a bench behind the pram, Oxford, circa 1963 Gallery:
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Committee of 100 demo 'Against Tyranny'. Demonstrators fill Whitehall, including police, banners etc.

Committee of 100 march ‘Against Tyranny’

Committee of 100 demo 'Against Tyranny'. Demonstrators fill Whitehall, including police, banners etc. Gallery:
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On 01 May 1965 (May Day), Private Eye magazine holds a "Mass for Vass" rally in Central London for former British Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home, a reference to his nickname "Baillie Vass". Peter Cook in a wheelchair pushed by John Wells fronts 300 marchers carrying banners, including Richard Ingrams carrying one proclaiming 'Hands off the Rann of Kutch!'

Wells Cook Ingram

On 01 May 1965 (May Day), Private Eye magazine holds a "Mass for Vass" rally in Central London for former British Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home, a reference to his nickname "Baillie Vass". Peter Cook in a wheelchair pushed by John Wells fronts 300 marchers carrying banners, including Richard Ingrams carrying one proclaiming 'Hands off the Rann of Kutch!' Gallery:
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The Aldermaston to London CND march ends with an Easter Monday rally in Trafalgar Square, central London, 1964

Trafalgar Square, Easter 1964

The Aldermaston to London CND march ends with an Easter Monday rally in Trafalgar Square, central London, 1964 Gallery:
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British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, writer, social critic, political activist and Nobel laureate Bertrand Russell sits in a chair and holds a microphone whilst looking out of shot

Bertrand Russell

British philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, writer, social critic, political activist and Nobel laureate Bertrand Russell sits in a chair and holds a microphone whilst looking out of shot Gallery:
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