Out of the Darkness: Greenham Voices 1981-2000

In 1981, women marched from Cardiff to Greenham Common RAF base to protest US nuclear missiles. They formed the Greenham Common Womens Peace Camp and stayed for 20 years, challenging military, police, and cultural forces. Out of the Darkness reunites the women to share their recollections and explore the power of creativity, wit, and courage in the name of peace.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 272 pages
\n Publication date: 27 August 2021
\n Publisher: The History Press Ltd
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In 1981, a group of women took a courageous stand against the placement of US nuclear missiles on British soil. They marched from Cardiff to the Greenham Common RAF base in Newbury, forming what would become the iconic Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp. For nearly two decades, these women dedicated themselves to a peaceful protest, standing in solidarity and challenging the military, police, and cultural forces that sought to impose their agenda.

Out of the Darkness: Reuniting the Women of Greenham is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of these women. Through their recollections, the book explores the intricacies of camp life, the strategies they employed to organize, and the non-violent ways they confronted military, police, and cultural forces. From releasing MoD geese to dancing on silos, from composing songs to advocate their cause in court to embracing love in the face of advancing police, the Greenham women showcased the extraordinary power of creativity, wit, and courage.

This book serves as a celebration of the Greenham pioneers of peaceful protest, honoring their legacy and inspiring a new generation of activists to carry forward their message of peace and justice. It serves as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, the power of collective action and the determination of women can lead to significant change. The Greenham Women's Peace Camp remains a symbol of hope and a testament to the enduring spirit of resistance against injustice.

\n Weight: 610g\n
Dimension: 164 x 243 x 29 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780750995177\n \n