Askern History
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<strong>Askern</strong>’s Community Spirit<br />
<strong>Askern</strong> Women’s Support Group played a key role in the<br />
<strong>Askern</strong> miners’ fight to preserve their jobs, their community<br />
and their future during the Miners’ Strike (1984/5). The<br />
women organised a food kitchen, food parcels, fun days,<br />
childrens’ parties & a trip to the seaside. They also joined<br />
picket lines and and went on national rallies in support of the<br />
strike.<br />
<strong>Askern</strong> Women’s Support Group’s<br />
Christmas party<br />
Waiting for 4am bus during strike<br />
<strong>History</strong>
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