EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 10 MIN

The Battle of Orgreave – Policing the Miner’s Strike

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

We examine the 1984 confrontation at the British Steel coking plant, looking at police strategy, evidence and subsequent investigations. The episode explores how the incident affected perceptions of state power, workers’ rights and the political legacy of industrial protest in Britain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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