Brian Haw
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| Date of birth | January 7,1949 |
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| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Born | Wanstead Hospital |
| London | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Date of died | June 18,2011 |
| Died | Berlin |
| Germany | |
| Spouse | Kay Haw |
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| ID | 795492 |
About Brian Haw
Brian William Haw was an English protester and peace campaigner who lived for almost ten years in a peace camp in London's Parliament Square from 2001, in a protest against UK and US foreign policy.
Banksy book found in Eastbourne charity shop sells for £3,400
... It contains a handwritten message by the famous street artist addressed to Brian Haw, a British protester and peace campaigner...
Brian Haw memorial: Sir Mark Rylance leads campaign
...By Tim StokesBBC NewsIn 2001 peace campaigner Brian Haw pitched up his tent on a patch of grass opposite the Palace of Westminster to protest against UK and US foreign policy...
Banksy book found in Eastbourne charity shop sells for £3,400
By Christian Fuller & Rosie BluntBBC News
A book which was signed by Banksy has sold for £3,400 at auction after it was bought in a charity shop.
The Book , titled Wall and Piece, was purchased for £3 at a shop in Eastbourne, East Sussex .
It contains a handwritten message by the famous street artist addressed to Brian Haw , a British protester and peace campaigner.
Jeannette May, from Eastbourne Auctions, said: " It is a once in a lifetime piece of social history. "
Inside The Cover of The Book , the inscription reads: " Brian. Thanks for being The Best inspiration in London. Banksy, 2005. "
Ms May said Mr Haw had been known to protest in Parliament Square in London for almost 10 Years until his death in 2011.
" The Book is signed personally, " She Said . " Brian didn't fight. He stood, 24-hours A Day , 365 Days a year for Ten Years .
" They both obviously had this bond. "
Mr Haw is also believed to have been the inspiration behind Banksy's anti-war work CND Soldiers.
The Book , published in 2005, had an estimated value of £600 to £800.
Ms May said The Story behind The Book was " crazy".
" To be honest, it could Just Be another copy Until You find out it is personally signed, " She Said .
" I think it's gone through two charity shops. "
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Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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