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MadMac wrote:Going back to the Renfield Street picture, it appears my theory about this being some kind of "Troops Out" demo may have been right, a Google for "George Johnston" and razor producing this:
http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/s2.cfm?id=590372002
viceroy wrote:I am inclined to think that the picture shows a demonstration by the National Front [forerunner of the BNP] with in the background possibly a counter-demonstration by the Anti-Nazi League [as indicated by the flag being waved about in the top left hand corner].
As Dexter has implied, the guy slashing George Johnston as well as the characters marching in front of the bus have the appearance of belonging to the far right of the political spectrum. The far left tended to go in for somewhat longer hairstyles in those days, and indeed plenty of facial hair as well.
viceroy wrote:I am inclined to think that the picture shows a demonstration by the National Front [forerunner of the BNP] with in the background possibly a counter-demonstration by the Anti-Nazi League [as indicated by the flag being waved about in the top left hand corner].
As Dexter has implied, the guy slashing George Johnston as well as the characters marching in front of the bus have the appearance of belonging to the far right of the political spectrum. The far left tended to go in for somewhat longer hairstyles in those days, and indeed plenty of facial hair as well.
MadMac wrote:Going back to the Renfield Street picture, it appears my theory about this being some kind of "Troops Out" demo may have been right, a Google for "George Johnston" and razor producing this:
http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/s2.cfm?id=590372002
Dexter St. Clair wrote:[Under attack from a thug wearing a pair of Wranglers jeans He's got neo nazi leanings, possibly a band follower probably a r*****s supporter who left school at the earliest opportunity and a typical product of a non denominational junior secondary more than likely born at home .
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