LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Wanstead clashes during road construction

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

7 Dec 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:04:14

Description

David Kermode reports from Wanstead, east London, after clashes started when protesters tried to stop contractors moving in to clear trees on the route for a new road. Local resident Phillip Wade speaks in support of the protesters and says the war against the contractors is not yet lost. Male studio reporter not identified (addressed only as Chris).

Contributors

David Kermode; Phillip Wade; Chris ?

Keywords

London; Government; Policing practice; Nature conservation; Protest movements; Environment; Peaceful protest; Road construction; Department of Transport; Trees; Wanstead

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