Disability Consortium Rally, Manchester - 1990
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Over 500 people gathered in Albert Square, Manchester, for this rally on 27 October 1990. It was one of three rallies organised on the same day calling for a better benefits system for disabled people. Gill Crawshaw is sitting on the ground under the Armley Resource Centre banner.
Description
A black and white photo.
A view of a large crowd of people in Albert Square, Manchester; around the Albert memorial statue. Most of the crowd are looking to the left of the photo. On the far right is a banner which says ‘Armley Resource Centre Leeds’, only the letters ‘Armle Resour Centr Leed’ are visible.
There is a mix of people standing and sitting on the ground or in wheelchairs. some are holding banners and placards but the writing is not visible in the photo.