(20 Feb 1961)
Trafalgar Square. CND march protesting about the nuclear submarine now based in Scotland. Protestors include Bertrand Russell. VS of the marchers. Many carry banners protesting against Polaris. Piccadilly Circus - marchers move through. VS of the marchers. A newspaper seller applauds the marchers as they pass. St Martin's in the Field - marchers pass by. Trafalgar Square - large number of marchers seen in the Square. Pan of Trafalgar Square. CUs of some of the marchers - one girl has a knitted hat with the CND symbol embroidered on. MS of speakers. Pan of large crowds. Bertrand Russell steps up to speak (mute). MS of Bertrand Russell seated with other protestors. VS of young people - sit-in. Sit down protest. VS outside Ministry of Defence - police present as sit down protest continues. (Russell was imprisoned for his part in this protest.)
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