World Cup football legend Jack Charlton's funeral in pictures as well-wishers line the streets
Hundreds of people packed Ashington’s streets to say goodbye to football legend Jack Charlton as the World Cup final winner’s funeral cortege made its way through his home town.
By Gavin Ledwith
Published 21st Jul 2020, 15:38 BST
Updated 21st Jul 2020, 15:53 BST
Here is a selection of images from an emotional occasion on Tuesday, July 21, as Northumberland and the wider North East paid tribute to a local hero who never forgot his roots.
1. Local hero
Staff at Woodhorn Care Home, in Ashington, show their appreciation. Photo: North News and Pictures
2. England remembers
Two mourners wore England football shirts in honour of his World Cup winning heroics with the national side in 1966. Photo: North News and Pictures
3. And so does Ireland
Spectators also wore Republic of Ireland shirts in honour of his decade in charge of the country's national side. Photo: North News and Pictures
4. Showing their appreciation
The cortege passes through Ashington's streets. Photo: North News and Pictures
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