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WESTWAY FLYOVER, A40, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. Michael Heseltine and a group of journalists at the opening of the Westway Flyover, with a protest banner draped in the background.
Michael Heseltine was Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport at the time and deputised for the Minister John Peyton to cut the tape for the opening of the Westway Flyover. Acklam Road was the focus of protests against the Westway by local residents. Houses along one side of the street had been demolished to make way for the flyover and at a reception held earlier that day at the Lords Tavern, George Clark, leader of the residents social rights committee, had presented their objections to the Minister of Transport and representatives from the Greater London Council. The photograph shows a banner that reads Get us out of this hell rehouse us now draped from the parapet of houses on Acklam Road. By September, the GLC had promised the residents that they would be rehoused. The photograph was taken near grid reference TQ
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This print captures a significant moment in history, showcasing the intersection of protest, government, and media. The image features Michael Heseltine, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport at the time, along with a group of journalists gathered at the opening ceremony of the Westway Flyover in Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London. Intriguingly, behind them hangs a powerful protest banner that reads "Get us out of this hell rehouse us now". This poignant message represents the concerns and objections raised by local residents who were directly affected by the construction of the flyover. Houses on Acklam Road had been demolished to make way for this infrastructure project. Earlier that day at an event held at Lords Tavern, George Clark - leader of the residents' social rights committee - had presented their grievances to representatives from both the Minister of Transport and Greater London Council. The photograph serves as a visual reminder of these ongoing struggles faced by those living along Acklam Road. Fortunately, by September following this photograph's capture, promises were made by GLC officials to rehouse these affected residents. As we reflect on this image today through Historic England Archive's lens, it reminds us not only of past challenges but also highlights how collective action can bring about positive change within our communities.
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