Out of the Darkness (Paperback)

Kate Kerrow

ISBN 10: 1837052158 / ISBN 13: 9781837052158

Published by The History Press Ltd, Stroud, 2026

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Paperback. What is a Greenham woman? Any damn woman who wishes to call herself one. 'What d'you need more atom bombs for? You got enough bombs to kill us all ten times Yet still you keep asking for more.' Greenham Protest Song In 1981, a group of women marched from Cardiff to the Greenham Common RAF base in Newbury to protest the siting of US nuclear missiles on British soil. Gradually joined by women from all over the world, they formed what became the Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp. They stayed there for almost twenty years, in what would become the largest, most effective woman-led protest since the Suffrage campaign and they would radicalise a generation. Out of the Darkness reunites the trailblazing women of Greenham to share their intimate recollections of the highs and lows of camp life, explore how they organised, and uncover the clever, non-violent ways they challenged military, police and cultural forces, all in the name of peace. Whether freeing MoD geese or dancing on silos, whether composing songs to put their cases across in court or kissing in the face of advancing police, this is the story of the power of creativity, wit and courage, and the sisterhood the Greenham women created. Today, as our planet suffers increased threats from nuclear proliferation and environmental strain, this book celebrates the Greenham pioneers of peaceful protest and hopes to inspire a new generation of activists. AUTHORS: Kate Kerrow is a freelance writer, researcher and educator. She won The Jerwood Charitable Foundation's Playwright's Award and is Founding Editor of online publication The Heroine Collective. Rebecca Mordan has worked in TV, radio and theatre. She founded Scary Little Girls Theatre Co in 2002, has worked with CND and the Reclaim The Night march, and has appeared on 5 Live, Radio 4 and Sky News. 24 colour, 46 b/w illustrations Previously undocumented testimonies telling stories of love, laughter, adventure and activism from the Greenham Common Womens Peace Camp. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Out of the Darkness (Paperback)
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd, Stroud
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1837052158
• ISBN 13: 9781837052158
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

What is a Greenham woman? Any damn woman who wishes to call herself one.

‘What d’you need more atom bombs for?
You got enough bombs to kill us all ten times
Yet still you keep asking for more.’– Greenham Protest Song

In 1981, a group of women marched from Cardiff to the Greenham Common RAF base in Newbury to protest the siting of US nuclear missiles on British soil. Gradually joined by women from all over the world, they formed what became the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp. They stayed there for almost twenty years, in what would become the largest, most effective woman-led protest since the Suffrage campaign – and they would radicalise a generation.

Out of the Darkness reunites the trailblazing women of Greenham to share their intimate recollections of the highs and lows of camp life, explore how they organised, and uncover the clever, non-violent ways they challenged military, police and cultural forces, all in the name of peace. Whether freeing MoD geese or dancing on silos, whether composing songs to put their cases across in court or kissing in the face of advancing police, this is the story of the power of creativity, wit and courage, and the sisterhood the Greenham women created.

Today, as our planet suffers increased threats from nuclear proliferation and environmental strain, this book celebrates the Greenham pioneers of peaceful protest and hopes to inspire a new generation of activists.

About the Author

KATE KERROW is a freelance writer, researcher and educator. She won The Jerwood Charitable Foundation’s Playwright’s Award and is Founding Editor of online publication The Heroine Collective.

REBECCA MORDAN has worked in TV, radio and theatre. She founded Scary Little Girls Theatre Co in 2002, has worked with CND and the Reclaim The Night march, and has appeared on 5 Live, Radio 4 and Sky News.