2010
NZ3265 : 'Spirit of Jarrow', Viking Centre, Jarrow
taken 14 years ago, near to Tyne Tunnel, South Tyneside, England
'Spirit of Jarrow', Viking Centre, Jarrow
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 Link
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')
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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')
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- Grid Square
- NZ3265, 152 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Andrew Curtis (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Friday, 16 July, 2010 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 18 July, 2010
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NZ 3290 6520 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:58.8194N 1:29.2489W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NZ 3290 6520
- View Direction
- Northwest (about 315 degrees)
