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On Aug 26th 1981, 36 people started their 110 mile walk from Cardiff to RAF Greenham Common in protest against the Americans holding Cruise missiles on common land. Over the next 19 years Greenham Common became home to thousands of women who believed they could create change and leave the world a better place.

We invite you to explore the legacy of the Greenham Common Peace Camp and its lasting impact on communities today. From life at the camp and craftivism to learning about some of the key actions and connecting with Greenham Women in your local area we offer a range of resources to support you. What causes matter to your community, and how can Greenham’s story inspire action?

Our Impact Tree offers resources, lesson plans, and archive materials to help you get started. Explore key themes, including:

  • An Introduction to Greenham Common
  • The Creative Camp
  • Actions Large and Small
  • Camp Life

You’ll find resources, lesson plans and archive material to help you get start looking for your own Greenham common connections on our Impact Tree. Explore some of our key themes to help you get started including:

  • An Introduction to Greenham Common
  • The Creative Camp
  • Actions Large and Small
  • Camp Life

Project Outcomes:

  • Use your research and investigative skills to learn more about the events at Greenham Common.
  • Explore the impact of Greenham Common on your local community.
  • Consider the causes that are important to your community today and how you can make a difference.

Key Details:

  • Suitable for all young people from 5 years – 24 years
  • Curriculum areas supported include History, English, Citizenship
  • Key topics include Protest, LGBTQ+ rights, Feminism

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An Introduction to Greenham

On Aug 26th 1981, 36 women started their 110 mile walk from Cardiff to RAF Greenham Common in protest against the Americans holding Cruise missiles on common land. Over the next 19 years Greenham Common became home to thousands of women who believed they could create change and leave the world a better place.

Explore the impact tree to discover interview clips, animations, pictures, lesson plans and activity ideas to help you uncover more about the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp. What were the camps like? What types of actions did the women take? What role did creativity have at the camp?

An Introduction to Greenham

Camp Life

The Greenham Common Peace Camp was the largest women’s led movement since suffrage. The camp lasted for 19 years through harsh winters and tough conditions. Sometimes the space was held by a few women, at other times thousands would turn up for large actions. Find out more about what day to day life at the camp was like here.

Camp Life
Getting Started

We’ve pulled archive material, resources and lesson plans together to help you get started. Jump on and start finding out all about life at Greenham Common Peace Camp.

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