Two hundred protestors set off on the 291-mile march which would see locals take an 11,000-name petition to London.placeholder image
Two hundred protestors set off on the 291-mile march which would see locals take an 11,000-name petition to London. | nw

I'm sharing 15 more photos from the historic Jarrow March - 90 years after the famous protest

By Chris Cordner

Digital specialist in nostalgia

Published 9th Jan 2026, 16:00 GMT
Updated 9th Jan 2026, 16:00 GMT

History was created 90 years ago when hundreds of North East campaigners - from Wearside and South Tyneside - stood up for their rights.

The 90th anniversary of the Jarrow March is approaching and here are 15 more photos from the crusade as it headed to London from the region.

The marchers carried an 11,000-signature petition housed in an oak casket as they protested for their right to work.

Join me for a look at some of the photo memories from our archives.

Ginky Brown pictured in an archive scene from the Jarrow March en route to London.

13. Ginky in the picture

Ginky Brown pictured in an archive scene from the Jarrow March en route to London. | nw

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George Smith, the oldest marcher, with the youngest member of the march.

14. Checking their footwear

George Smith, the oldest marcher, with the youngest member of the march. | nw

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Cllr Symonds hands out mail to the marchers in another poignant archive scene from the Jarrow March.

15. News from home

Cllr Symonds hands out mail to the marchers in another poignant archive scene from the Jarrow March. | nw

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