Darlington was the marchers’ next stop. Here the men expected a cool reception and were surprised indeed to find a warm friendly welcome from the people. On arrival the men were given a dinner to be proud of, which was followed by rice pudding. After dinner the men gathered for …
The following morning, the 21st of October, saw the men marching the 15 miles to Loughborough. On arrival they received a £50 public subscription. Loughborough is in central England, on the Soar Riveras as well as having a wealth of historic buildings is also famous for its University and Colleges. …
The marchers reached Northampton on the Saturday afternoon of October the 24th. While spirits were high, among the men, arrival in Northampton found them tired and exhausted from the constant up one hill and down the next for the last 17 mile to Northampton. The trek had taken in some …
Some days later, on the 29th of October, a letter of support would appear in The Times from Mr. R.I. Dodds a former Mayor of Jarrow he wrote: “These men belong to no one political party but to all parties. They are not hooligans or revolutionaries but unemployed men who …
