Women Against Pit Closures 1984/85

Ella Egan

Strike Centres were established in the Miners' Welfares and Labour Clubs in East Lothian and were the means by which the women in the area were able to come together to prepare and distribute food for striking miners and their families, to take part in the decision making on picketing, and to being involved in, and addressing, meetings. They also took part in the many demonstrations that were held not only in East Lothian but also throughout the country. Many of these women had never addressed a meeting in their life, had not taken part in any demonstrations but recognised the importance of being involved to try and save their communities.

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