Teacher Hank Roberts at Tent City rooftop protest at Wembley Park Sports Ground, site of a proposed City Academy

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The development of a City Academy on playing fields near Wembly Stadium in Brent, London gave rise to strong local opposition because of its unsuitable location and the loss of an important local amenity, as well as from those opposed to business interests running public education in the UK. Local teachers union leader Hank Roberts was a leading figure in the occupation of the site by a 'Tent City' of protesters. When threatened with eviction they set up their tents on the roof of the changing rooms (also used by a nursery) on the site.

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Size: 5040px × 3347px
Location: Wembley Park Sports Ground, Wembley, London, England, UK
Photo credit: © Peter Marshall / Alamy / Afripics
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