The Jarrow Crusade winds its way to London

Today we feature more images of the Jarrow Marchers, who began their journet to London 80 years ago this week.

They were protesting about unemployment and the poverty being suffered in their hometown.

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The marchers are seen with supporters along the route.

Today’s pictures feature the march marshall, Councillor David Riley, one of the organisers, Joe Symonds, and the oldest marcher, George Smith.

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George Smith, the oldest man on the march.
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