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1995: The Era of the Badge

Over the years, the archive has built up a large collection of badges that represent everything from feminist issues to lesbian strength and being out and proud. They acted as a fast way to identify like minded women and provide solidarity. They also demonstrate how politicised women were in decades past conpared to the present.

Assorted badges from the Archive, various dates - click here to download PDF version

Assorted badges from the Archive, various dates.

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Timeline designed by Helen MacDonald