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Wall of Sound to Drown Tony Blair, London, 3 April, 2008

Peter Marshall | 04.04.2008 20:02 | Anti-militarism | Iraq | London

Several hundred protesters turned up outside Westminster Cathedral where Tony Blair was speaking to make clear their opposition to the war in Iraq and his disgraceful part in it.
Pictures are copyright (C) 2008, Peter Marshall

Pax Christi silent vigil
Pax Christi silent vigil

Justice for Iraq - Put Blair & Brown on Trial
Justice for Iraq - Put Blair & Brown on Trial

Musicians play their part
Musicians play their part

At the side of the Cathedral
At the side of the Cathedral

Making considerable noise
Making considerable noise

'Blair Lied'
'Blair Lied'


It is hard for many of us to see how Blair can reconcile his actions over Iraq with his Christian beliefs, and there was a silent demonstration before the event by members of Pax Christi. But most of the protesters had come on this 'Stop the War' protest to make as much noise as possible to drown out Blair with a "wall of sound".

Although there was never any real chance that the noise made by protesters would actually drown out Blair's amplified speech within the rather solid walls of Westminster's Roman Catholic Cathedral, it could be heard in the background as his speech was played in the radio news although no mention was made of the demonstration on those I heard.

Of course all of those entering (except any like Blair himself creeping in - and later out - by a back entrance) were very aware of the protests as the queued outside to have their names checked on the register and go through the metal detectors before being allowed in to the cathedral.

More pictures on line at My London Diary,  http://mylondondiary.co.uk/2008/04/apr.htm#sound

Peter Marshall
- e-mail: petermarshall@cix.co.uk
- Homepage: http://mylondondiary.co.uk/2008/04/apr.htm#sound

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