SocialistAction 1983–88

The paper of the Socialist League, formerly the International Marxist Group, 1983–88

Reflections on Greenham

· Socialist Action No. 38, 16 December 1983 · p. 12 of the scan · 225 words

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page 12 of the scan

sound at Greenham WE ARRIVED at the main gate of USAF Greenham Common, having passed hundreds of coaches from all over Britain. At the camp thousands of women were preparing to sound around Greenham. Walking round the perimeter, the changes since last December's action seemed startling. Row after row of barbed wire, more police and new army presence are the visible reminders of the arrival of the cruise missiles. But we were also walking across wire cut down from older fences.

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the main entrance I joined a crowd of women outside the gate. Candles were lit and get dark. Wool was passed round, creating a massive human web.

more militant. Word went was inspiring.

SUBSCRIBE I enclose cheque/PO payable to Socialist Action for £ ... Send to: Socialist Action Subs. 328 Upper St. London NI 2XP. than ever. On every hour the noise of pots and pans, whistles, musical instruments and voices echoed around Greenham. At mirrors held up, as it began to 30,000

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