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Decades of Dissent: Anti-Nuclear movement explored in LSE Library exhibition

ianVisits, London, 27 Mar 24

A “tube map” in the shape of a fighter jet is on display at the moment, as part of an exhibition looking at the two conflicting sides in the protests about the arms trade.

n the late 1950s, hundreds of thousands of people took part in demonstrations against Britain’s role in the nuclear arms race, sparking a movement that would continue until the present day. Over the decades, individuals from all backgrounds would be united in their support or rejection of nuclear disarmament. At times of great political division, these alliances evolved to incorporate debates over industrial relations, social policy and British identity as a whole.

The exhibition approaches this network primarily from the point of view of peace and anti-nuclear groups such as the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) and the Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT). However, it invites you to consider how the interests and goals of any group can interact and intersect with one or more others.

Most of the exhibition looks at the different groups campaigning on various aspects of the arms trade, and some of the key people involved, with a lot of archive documents and newspapers on display.

Even setting aside the political message, the display also reminds us of the often grassroots style of printing in use at the time, with basic printed flyers contrasting with today’s online content………………………………………………

The exhibition is open every day until 15th September 2024 and is free to visit.

The exhibition is located next to the entrance at the LSE Library, just off Portugal Street, near Holborn.  https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/decades-of-dissent-anti-nuclear-movement-explored-in-lse-library-exhibition-71146/

March 28, 2024 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | culture and arts, UK