Twyford Down, UK. 29th September, 2012. Protesters gather to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Twyford Down, the protest that led to a wave of direct action against Government road building plans. Today's reunion was held in response to new Government road schemes. The 1992 Twyford Down protests developed in response to plans for an extension to the M3 through a protected historic landscape near Winchester in Wiltshire. Twyford Down spawned a wave of other protests including the M11 in London and the Newbury Bypass. More info:
protesters gather to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Twyford Down - the protest that lit the fuse for a wave of direct action protests against new Governement road building plans - see for more info : The 1992 Twyford Down protests developed in response to plans for an extension to the M3 through a through a highly protected historic landscape near the Wiltshire town of Winchester. Twyford Down spawned a wave of other protests including the M11 in London, the Newbury Bypass, and Fairmile in Devon. Whilst each of those roads was built, the issues highlighted by the protests meant that by 1997, central GovernmentÕs 600-scheme roads programme had been reduced to 150. 2. Campaign for Better Transport is the UK's leading authority on sustainable transport. We champion transport solutions that improve people's lives and reduce environmental damage. Our campaigns push innovative, practical policies at local and national levels. Campaign for Better Transport Charitable Trust is a registered charity (1101929). *** Local Caption *** for more info : Andrew Allen Press Officer Campaign for Better Transport 16 Waterside, 44-48 Wharf Road, London N1 7UX 020 7566 6483
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Location: Twyford Down, Winchester, UK
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