'Spirit of Jarrow', Viking Centre, Jarrow
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'Spirit of Jarrow', Viking Centre, Jarrow
Image: © Andrew Curtis Taken: 16 Jul 2010
A bronze sculpture by Graham Ibbeson (2001) to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Jarrow March (1936). The work was commissioned by Morrison's supermarket and stands near the entrance http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/1581572.stm The protest march to London against unemployment and extreme poverty in north-east England was 280 miles and took 22 days. Despite the statue, only fit men were allowed to participate, although it was organised and accompanied by Jarrow MP, Ellen Wilkinson ('Red Ellen') http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarrow_Crusade
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