A colourful mural on an unidentified wall associated with the movement 'Rock Against Racism'

Date:
1978 - 1985
Location:
Greater London Authority
Reference:
AAA02/01/S0226
Type:
Photograph (35mm Slide)
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Description

The mural was created c. 1979. "'Rock Against Racism' (RAR) was a political and cultural movement which emerged in 1976 in reaction to a rise in racist attacks on the streets of the United Kingdom and increasing support for the far-right National Front at the ballot box. Between 1976 and 1982, RAR activists organised national carnivals and tours, as well as local gigs and clubs throughout the country. RAR brought together black and white fans in their common love of music, to discourage young people from embracing racism. The musicians came from all pop music genres, something reflected in one of RAR's slogans: 'Reggae, soul, rock'n'roll, jazz, funk and punk'". (Wikipedia, 2025)

Content

This is part of the Series: AAA02/01 Series of coloured slides; within the Collection: AAA02 Art and Architecture Archive

Rights

© Graham Cooper and Doug Sargent

Keywords

20th Century Mural, Cultural Diversity