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21 August 1971: Angry Brigade raid
Aug 21, 2026 ·
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21 August 1971: Angry Brigade raid
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On this day, 21 August 1971, number 359 Amhurst Road, London, was raided by police investigating the Angry Brigade urban guerrilla group. Jim Greenfield, Anna Mendelson, John Barker and Hilary...
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On this day, 21 August 1971, number 359 Amhurst Road, London, was raided by police investigating the Angry Brigade urban guerrilla group. Jim Greenfield, Anna Mendelson, John Barker and Hilary Creek were arrested. The four were taken to the 'Bomb Squad' HQ in Albany Street, London, where the two men were subjected to a brutal beating to extract a confession from them.
Learn more about the group in episodes 83-84 of our podcast, in conversation with John Barker: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e83-4-angry-brigade/
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Learn more about the group in episodes 83-84 of our podcast, in conversation with John Barker: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e83-4-angry-brigade/
Our work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.
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