Jarrow marks 90 years since Crusade march to London

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The Jarrow Crusade of 1936, when 200 unemployed men marched to London, is being commemorated on its 90th anniversary.

The Jarrow Crusade of 1936 is being commemorated in South Tyneside on its 90th anniversary. The march saw 200 men from the unemployment-ravaged town travel to London to demand work.

The Crusade remains alive in the minds of Jarrow residents today, marking a significant moment in the town's history.

Jarrow marks 90 years since Crusade march to London — Image: BBC Tyne And Wear

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'The march is alive in the minds of Jarrow today'BBC Tyne And Wear · 3 Oct, 07:16
Marching into history: Marking 90 years since the Jarrow Crusade of 1936ChronicleLive · 3 Oct, 00:15

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