Modern Protest Movements: CND, Miners' Strike, and Beyond

The second half of the 20th century and the early 21st century saw a wide range of protest movements in Britain. From the campaign against nuclear weapons to the miners' strike, and from environmentalism to digital activism, ordinary people have continued to challenge authority and fight for change.

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The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

CND was founded in 1958 in response to growing fears about nuclear weapons during the Cold War.

Feature	Detail
Founded	February 1958
Aim	Unilateral nuclear disarmament --- Britain should give up its nuclear weapons regardless of what other countries do
Key figures	Bertrand Russell (philosopher), Canon John Collins, Michael Foot (later Labour leader)
Methods	Marches, rallies, sit-ins, civil disobedience
Aldermaston Marches	Annual marches from London to the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment at Aldermaston, Berkshire; the first march in 1958 attracted around 10,000 people
CND symbol	The peace symbol (designed by Gerald Holtom in 1958) became one of the most recognised symbols in the world

Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp (1981--2000)