Backstreet, Jarrow, 1937, photo by Bill Brandt.
November 3, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Backstreet, Jarrow, 1937, photo by Bill Brandt.
#OtD 1 Nov 1936 the Jarrow marchers arrived in London. They had marched all the way from Jarrow in North-East England to protest hunger and unemployment as a result of the closure of the town's shipyard, which was the main employer in the area stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8136...
November 1, 2026 at 9:55 PM
#OtD 1 Nov 1936 the Jarrow marchers arrived in London. They had marched all the way from Jarrow in North-East England to protest hunger and unemployment as a result of the closure of the town's shipyard, which was the main employer in the area stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8136...
#Jarrow Back to Jarrow, 1st November 1981, blimey, nearly 45 years ago when I took these images of the Consett to Jarrow Commemorative Crusade.
More @ www.flickr.com/photos/steve...
More @ www.flickr.com/photos/steve...
November 1, 2026 at 4:03 PM
#Jarrow Back to Jarrow, 1st November 1981, blimey, nearly 45 years ago when I took these images of the Consett to Jarrow Commemorative Crusade.
More @ www.flickr.com/photos/steve...
More @ www.flickr.com/photos/steve...
Well done to local resident, Liam Little, who completed this walk from London to Jarrow this Saturday to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Jarrow March and to fundraise for the charity, Groundwork
What a fantastic achievement and thank you for your efforts and dedication!
What a fantastic achievement and thank you for your efforts and dedication!
November 2, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Well done to local resident, Liam Little, who completed this walk from London to Jarrow this Saturday to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Jarrow March and to fundraise for the charity, Groundwork
What a fantastic achievement and thank you for your efforts and dedication!
What a fantastic achievement and thank you for your efforts and dedication!
I missed this going out for consultation in the summer, but there is finally a scheme to upgrade NCN14 from the Tyne pedestrian and cycling tunnels though Jarrow as far as Hebburn Metro station with a link to Jarrow Metro too.
Currently it's a fairly horrid traffic sewer along an industrial area.
Currently it's a fairly horrid traffic sewer along an industrial area.
November 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
I missed this going out for consultation in the summer, but there is finally a scheme to upgrade NCN14 from the Tyne pedestrian and cycling tunnels though Jarrow as far as Hebburn Metro station with a link to Jarrow Metro too.
Currently it's a fairly horrid traffic sewer along an industrial area.
Currently it's a fairly horrid traffic sewer along an industrial area.
TALK ANNOUNCEMENTS: Brighton Nov 12th and Old Stones & Megalithic Portals, Sunday 13th Dec, Jarrow Hall, Tyneside: Firstly down to Brighton, Andy is presenting a short talk on 12th November as part of Brighton Catalyst Club - tickets for that are linked below. More 1/
November 3, 2026 at 6:41 PM
TALK ANNOUNCEMENTS: Brighton Nov 12th and Old Stones & Megalithic Portals, Sunday 13th Dec, Jarrow Hall, Tyneside: Firstly down to Brighton, Andy is presenting a short talk on 12th November as part of Brighton Catalyst Club - tickets for that are linked below. More 1/
On the 31st October, the Jarrow Crusade completed the final leg of their 291-mile journey from Jarrow to London.
The marchers were provided with a meal in the soup kitchen at Covent garden, organised by the London Co-operative Society.
The marchers were provided with a meal in the soup kitchen at Covent garden, organised by the London Co-operative Society.
October 31, 2026 at 2:06 PM
On the 31st October, the Jarrow Crusade completed the final leg of their 291-mile journey from Jarrow to London.
The marchers were provided with a meal in the soup kitchen at Covent garden, organised by the London Co-operative Society.
The marchers were provided with a meal in the soup kitchen at Covent garden, organised by the London Co-operative Society.
Alan Price - 1974.
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November 1, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Alan Price - 1974.
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An often forgotten moment of 20th century British history - in the short term the Jarrow marchers weren’t particularly successful but their legacy has endured.
#OtD 1 Nov 1936 the Jarrow marchers arrived in London. They had marched all the way from Jarrow in North-East England to protest hunger and unemployment as a result of the closure of the town's shipyard, which was the main employer in the area stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8136...
November 1, 2026 at 10:05 PM
An often forgotten moment of 20th century British history - in the short term the Jarrow marchers weren’t particularly successful but their legacy has endured.
90 years ago, Britain witnessed the Jarrow Crusade, the Abdication crisis and Cable St. All in about six weeks.
The country was in trouble, and it still marginalised fascists. Plus ça change.
The country was in trouble, and it still marginalised fascists. Plus ça change.
This guy is a absolute thunder****
He’s pure National Front
He’s pure National Front
November 1, 2026 at 8:25 AM
90 years ago, Britain witnessed the Jarrow Crusade, the Abdication crisis and Cable St. All in about six weeks.
The country was in trouble, and it still marginalised fascists. Plus ça change.
The country was in trouble, and it still marginalised fascists. Plus ça change.
The year after the Jarrow Crusade. Workers on the scrapheap of orthodox economic policies, such poor thinking as we approached World War ll.
November 3, 2026 at 8:45 AM
The year after the Jarrow Crusade. Workers on the scrapheap of orthodox economic policies, such poor thinking as we approached World War ll.
Aww man! Tyneside is our twin city, and I grew up right across a road called “Jarrow Way”. I wish these acted teleportation devices and I could be there!
November 3, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Aww man! Tyneside is our twin city, and I grew up right across a road called “Jarrow Way”. I wish these acted teleportation devices and I could be there!
First the Labour Party neglected the protesters. Then it lionised them. Then it forgot them.
Scott Anthony: How the left betrayed the Jarrow Marchers: www.newstatesman.com/cultur...
Scott Anthony: How the left betrayed the Jarrow Marchers: www.newstatesman.com/cultur...
October 31, 2026 at 7:02 AM
First the Labour Party neglected the protesters. Then it lionised them. Then it forgot them.
Scott Anthony: How the left betrayed the Jarrow Marchers: www.newstatesman.com/cultur...
Scott Anthony: How the left betrayed the Jarrow Marchers: www.newstatesman.com/cultur...
As the 90th anniversary commemorations of the Crusade come to a close, I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has helped make this such a special occasion.
The Jarrow Crusade is not just a story from our past. It is part of who we are, and its message remains as important today as ever.
The Jarrow Crusade is not just a story from our past. It is part of who we are, and its message remains as important today as ever.
November 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
As the 90th anniversary commemorations of the Crusade come to a close, I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has helped make this such a special occasion.
The Jarrow Crusade is not just a story from our past. It is part of who we are, and its message remains as important today as ever.
The Jarrow Crusade is not just a story from our past. It is part of who we are, and its message remains as important today as ever.
Planned road closures starting tomorrow in #Jarrow, Mon 2 Nov, 2026:
Stanhope Road, until 3 Nov
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Stanhope Road, until 3 Nov
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November 1, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Planned road closures starting tomorrow in #Jarrow, Mon 2 Nov, 2026:
Stanhope Road, until 3 Nov
CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/jarrow/
Stanhope Road, until 3 Nov
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In jarrow?
If so then yes!
If so then yes!
November 1, 2026 at 1:39 PM
In jarrow?
If so then yes!
If so then yes!
Students at schools in Jarrow and Gateshead East are better equipped to thrive in their education through Magic Breakfast's Free Breakfast Club programme.
I support their calls to expand this provision to secondary school pupils and ensure that food is inclusive of dietary needs and neurodiversity
I support their calls to expand this provision to secondary school pupils and ensure that food is inclusive of dietary needs and neurodiversity
November 3, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Students at schools in Jarrow and Gateshead East are better equipped to thrive in their education through Magic Breakfast's Free Breakfast Club programme.
I support their calls to expand this provision to secondary school pupils and ensure that food is inclusive of dietary needs and neurodiversity
I support their calls to expand this provision to secondary school pupils and ensure that food is inclusive of dietary needs and neurodiversity
#NowPlaying on Hit Music 70s, Jarrow Song by Alan Price, listen in at https://hitmusic70s.radioplayer.live
November 4, 2026 at 2:10 AM
#NowPlaying on Hit Music 70s, Jarrow Song by Alan Price, listen in at https://hitmusic70s.radioplayer.live
Scottie Press, January 1972: "Inevitably one's mind goes back to the bad old days of the 30s...is it to happen again? Will it be the Mersey Marchers instead of the Jarrow Marchers? The answer must be an emphatic No! No! No!"
May 1981, the People's March for Jobs set off from Liverpool to London.
May 1981, the People's March for Jobs set off from Liverpool to London.
November 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Scottie Press, January 1972: "Inevitably one's mind goes back to the bad old days of the 30s...is it to happen again? Will it be the Mersey Marchers instead of the Jarrow Marchers? The answer must be an emphatic No! No! No!"
May 1981, the People's March for Jobs set off from Liverpool to London.
May 1981, the People's March for Jobs set off from Liverpool to London.
Jarrow's history of solidarity and community spirit was alive and well last night, as we brought together a fantastic crowd of friends and supporters for a special Jarrow March-themed fundraiser!
October 31, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Jarrow's history of solidarity and community spirit was alive and well last night, as we brought together a fantastic crowd of friends and supporters for a special Jarrow March-themed fundraiser!
Roadworks report for #Jarrow, Tue 3 Nov, 2026:
CLOSED: Brixham Crescent, Downhill Lane, Road From Grays Terrace To Hedworth Lane, Stanhope Road
LANE CLOSED: Newcastle Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Didcot Way, Finchale Road, Marine Drive
+24 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/jarrow/
CLOSED: Brixham Crescent, Downhill Lane, Road From Grays Terrace To Hedworth Lane, Stanhope Road
LANE CLOSED: Newcastle Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Didcot Way, Finchale Road, Marine Drive
+24 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/jarrow/
November 3, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Roadworks report for #Jarrow, Tue 3 Nov, 2026:
CLOSED: Brixham Crescent, Downhill Lane, Road From Grays Terrace To Hedworth Lane, Stanhope Road
LANE CLOSED: Newcastle Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Didcot Way, Finchale Road, Marine Drive
+24 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/jarrow/
CLOSED: Brixham Crescent, Downhill Lane, Road From Grays Terrace To Hedworth Lane, Stanhope Road
LANE CLOSED: Newcastle Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Didcot Way, Finchale Road, Marine Drive
+24 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/jarrow/
Although the Jarrow movement did not achieve an immediate motion for legislative response, the Crusade is a testament to the town’s enduring legacy of fighting for social justice and the right to work.
October 31, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Although the Jarrow movement did not achieve an immediate motion for legislative response, the Crusade is a testament to the town’s enduring legacy of fighting for social justice and the right to work.
OTD 90 years ago The Jarrow Crusaders passed through St Albans on their way to London.
An interesting article published 10 years ago by @hertsad.bsky.social shared below @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social
#JarrowCrusade
www.hertsad.co.uk/news/2190293...
An interesting article published 10 years ago by @hertsad.bsky.social shared below @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social
#JarrowCrusade
www.hertsad.co.uk/news/2190293...
Jarrow Crusade: 80th anniversary of protest march through St Albans
Eighty years ago the Jarrow Crusaders swept into St Albans, to a ‘warm welcome’, on one of the last stages of their epic 300-mile march to London.
www.hertsad.co.uk
October 29, 2026 at 10:04 AM
OTD 90 years ago The Jarrow Crusaders passed through St Albans on their way to London.
An interesting article published 10 years ago by @hertsad.bsky.social shared below @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social
#JarrowCrusade
www.hertsad.co.uk/news/2190293...
An interesting article published 10 years ago by @hertsad.bsky.social shared below @hertfordshireuk.bsky.social
#JarrowCrusade
www.hertsad.co.uk/news/2190293...
Roadworks report for #Jarrow, Mon 2 Nov, 2026:
CLOSED: Aydon Grove, Brixham Crescent, Hartleyburn Avenue, Road From Grays Terrace To Hedworth Lane
LANE CLOSED: Newcastle Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Didcot Way, Finchale Road, Marine Drive
+24 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/jarrow/
CLOSED: Aydon Grove, Brixham Crescent, Hartleyburn Avenue, Road From Grays Terrace To Hedworth Lane
LANE CLOSED: Newcastle Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Didcot Way, Finchale Road, Marine Drive
+24 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/jarrow/
November 2, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Roadworks report for #Jarrow, Mon 2 Nov, 2026:
CLOSED: Aydon Grove, Brixham Crescent, Hartleyburn Avenue, Road From Grays Terrace To Hedworth Lane
LANE CLOSED: Newcastle Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Didcot Way, Finchale Road, Marine Drive
+24 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/jarrow/
CLOSED: Aydon Grove, Brixham Crescent, Hartleyburn Avenue, Road From Grays Terrace To Hedworth Lane
LANE CLOSED: Newcastle Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Didcot Way, Finchale Road, Marine Drive
+24 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/jarrow/