There were concerns that the miners’ strike could lead to a national confrontation not seen in the UK since 1926. Sir William Harcourt and William Churchill are mentioned. The photograph shows a confrontation between pickets and police officers.

The photograph shows a picket being escorted away by two police officers.

Flying pickets mounted their fourth blockade of a main road in 48 hours, causing traffic chaos. The Cadley Hill colliery in south Derbyshire is mentioned. The photograph shows police talking to striking miners, and a Maxi Haulage lorry can be seen.

Flying pickets mounted their fourth blockade of a main road in 48 hours, causing traffic chaos. The Cadley Hill colliery in south Derbyshire is mentioned. The photograph shows police trying to get the traffic moving again, and a Dickinson Stationery lorry