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This year marks 20 years since the invasion of Iraq in 2003. A new exhibition aims to commemorate Nottingham’s opposition to the war

By CJ DeBarra

Nottingham, as a rebel city, has unsurprisingly always had a strong activist movement. A new exhibition opening in Broadway Cinema on Broad Street will commemorate the people’s reaction to the invasion of Iraq in 2003.

Incredibly, it’s been 20 years since the invasion which saw many demonstrations, rallies and protests held across the city. The free event will take place from Thursday, September 21 until Sunday, September 24 with a chance to see the exhibition, record your stories and donate relevant materials as well as share your memories.

The exhibition has been rescheduled after a powercut at Broadway Cinema in August meant it was unable to open.

The photos on display were taken by photojournalist, Alan Lodge and are supported by leaflets and other campaign materials from a radical archive, The Sparrow’s Nest. The images show campaigners involved in peaceful protests but also capture a snapshot of a changing city as many parts of the background have changed in 20 years or no longer exist.

https://www.nottinghamworld.com/news/11-incredible-photos-that-capture-nottinghams-anti-iraq-war-protests-twenty-years-on-4179024