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This photograph is from the series 'Rock Against Racism'. Between 1976 and 1981, the movement Rock Against Racism confronted racist ideology in the streets, parks and town halls of Britain. The movement was formed by a collective of musicians and political activists to fight racism and fascism through music. Under the slogan 'Love Music, Hate Racism', it showcased reggae and punk bands on the same stage, attracting large multicultural audiences. At a time when the National Front – a far-right fascist political party – was gaining support, Rock Against Racism marked the rising resistance to violent and institutionalised racism. In total, it organised five carnivals and more than 500 gigs across Britain. Rock Against Racism did not have an official photographer and Shelton has produced the largest collection of images of the movement.
This photograph was taken in 1977 and documents demonstrators taking part in what has become known as the Battle of Lewisham, protesting against the presence of members of the fascist National Front. Some 5,000 local people and anti-racist activists occupied New Cross Road in London. A quarter of the Metropolitan police (5,000 officers), together with their entire mounted division, were deployed as escort to the National Front demonstration.
Autograph
London
Title
The Anti-Anti-Mugging March, London
Date
1977
Medium
gelatin silver print
Measurements
H 40 x W 50.4 cm
Accession number
LDAUT.PR.1314.SS
Work type
Photograph
Autograph
Rivington Place, London, Greater London EC2A 3BA England
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