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Northern Hunger March
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Northern Hunger March
Unemployed men from the north of England (Tyneside and Yorkshire banners are in this photograph) march to London, refusing to " starve at home" and demanding a " 7 hour day"
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1931 Banners Demanding Depression Determination Hour Hunger Marches Pride Refusing Starve Tyneside Unemployed Geordies
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This powerful photograph captures the determination and resilience of unemployed men from the northern regions of England, specifically Tyneside and Yorkshire, during the depths of the Great Depression in 1931. The men, proudly bearing their regional banners, marched from their home towns to London with a clear message: they would rather not "starve at home" and demanded a "7 hour day" to secure fair wages and employment opportunities. The Northern Hunger March, as it came to be known, was a poignant display of solidarity and collective action in the face of economic hardship. Thousands of men, many of them from the working-class communities in the north, embarked on this arduous journey to demand better living conditions and job security from the government. The image of these Geordies and Yorkshiremen, as they were often referred to, marching towards the capital city, is a poignant reminder of the historical struggle for workers' rights in Britain. The banners they carried, emblazoned with slogans such as "Work or Fight," "No Surrender," and "7 Hours, No Less," served as a testament to their unwavering spirit and unyielding resolve. The photograph, taken during a time of profound economic and social upheaval, offers a glimpse into the grit and determination of the working class during the 1930s. It stands as a powerful reminder of the importance of collective action and the indomitable human spirit, even in the face of adversity.
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