The investors take their case to the High Court today - and have been busy raising publicity for their cause.
Small shareholders in nationalised bank Northern Rock have taken part in public demonstrations, over what they see as overly small compensation from the government for their holdings.
The bank was taken over last February, after suffering a near collapse with the onset of the credit crunch in summer 2007. Northern Rock had relied relatively heavily on debt to raise revenue and therefore struggled when the credit markets froze in the crisis.
In London, the High Court meets today in order to review the level of compensation offered. Yesterday, a bus of protestors visited three central London branches of the bank, in order to make their feelings known.
Banners borne by the demonstrators included "Don't Let The Government Rig The Valuation!", "A Fair Deal For Shareholders" and "We Deserve A Real And Independent Valuation", the Press Association reports.
Speaking to the news agency, Dennis Grainger, representing the demonstrators, commented: "In some cases the shares were a nest egg for sons and daughters, families and grandchildren, and when you take that away from them, the sad thing is they are now worried they are going to be a burden on their children."
