Marchers Collection

The Jarrow March. The marchers left Jarrow on 5th October 1936. They reached London on 31st October 1936 and they returned to Jarrow on 5th November 1936

Suffragette Womens March 1912
In October 1912, six women left Edinburgh to walk 400 miles to London, gathering signatures en route in support of Womens Suffrage. The march was organised by Mrs

Unemployment Jarrow Marchers men in uniform carrying a banner reading Jarrow Crusade - protest march

West Midlands Pepper Street Staffordshire May
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May Day marchers with Cuban flags, Plaza de la Revolucion, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Demonstration in Budapest recruiting for the Red Army from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657894 Demonstration in Budapest recruiting for the Red Army from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Carrey

The Pilgrimage of Grace (October 1536-October 1537) - a massive protest against Henry VIIIs break with the Roman Catholic Church, the Dissolution of the Monasteries

Marchers from Shoreditch, Means Test protests, Hyde Park, London, 1932, (1933) Creator: Unknown
Marchers from Shoreditch, Means Test protests, Hyde Park, London, 1932, (1933). The Shoreditch contingent arrives at Hyde Park

Mounted police baton-charging marchers, Means Test protests, Hyde Park, London, 1932, (1933). The National Hunger March of September to October 1932 was the largest of a series of hunger marches in

Church Parade, North Side, Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Date: circa 1900s

Midlands Peoples Campaign 1982
A demonstration by the Midlands Peoples Campaign, one of several organised in September 1982 to draw attention to the plight of the unemployed. Date: September 1982

People's March for Jobs 1981
The People's March for Jobs, which set off from Liverpool on 1st May 1981 to highlight the plight of the unemployed. The core group of 500 was joined each day by many more

George Melly
Jazz and blues singer George Melly (1926 - 2007) performs at the free concert held in Brockwell Park, south east London, in support of the 500 marchers who had walked from Liverpool to London

Chartist petition procession
A print of the chartists procession of 1842 taking the great national petition of 3, 317, 702 signatures to the House of Commons

Nelson Mandela Freedom March
Demonstrators leaving Manchester as they take part in the Glasgow to London Nelson Mandela Freedom March of 1988. Children join in the demonstration

Richard Attenborough greets Mandela marchers
In London, film-maker Richard Attenborough meets anti-apartheid demonstrators taking part in the Nelson Mandela Glasgow to London freedom march

Welsh hunger marchers 1934
Some of the hunger marchers who marched from South Wales to London in protest at the Unemployment Insurance Bill, which would set dole rates at a national level

Derbyshire miners march 1984
A march by the Derbyshire area branch of the National Union of Mineworkers during the 1984 - 85 miners strike. Amongst the marchers at the head of the procession is Labour MP Tony Benn Date

American anti-nuclear Ban the Bomb protestors - Germany
circa 1910s

Also this year a strange pilgrimage took place in China, in the mountains west of Beijing (colour litho)
2778502 Also this year a strange pilgrimage took place in China, in the mountains west of Beijing (colour litho) by Beltrame

Thousands of unemployed, who arrived in London from the province, marched through the streets of the capital
2778238 Thousands of unemployed, who arrived in London from the province, marched through the streets of the capital... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The epic march on Socota (colour litho)
2778449 The epic march on Socota (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The epic march on Socota)

Unemployed in New York, by Couriers Sunday, 1930 (colour litho)
2778001 Unemployed in New York, by Couriers Sunday, 1930 (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The world crisis)

Reform League marchers at the Marble Arch, London (engraving)
584046 Reform League marchers at the Marble Arch, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reform League marchers at the Marble Arch)

Raglan Castle (b / w photo)
3095341 Raglan Castle (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raglan Castle. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Thirty thousand boots triumphantly parade through the streets of Rome, praising the Duce and bringing their
2778250 Thirty thousand boots triumphantly parade through the streets of Rome, praising the Duce and bringing their... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Guards march through the City of London - Mansion House circa 1910s

Mounted police and marchers, Means Test protests, Hyde Park, London, 1932, (1933). Demonstrators under escort. The National Hunger March of September to October 1932 was the largest of a series of

The Leaders of the Leicester Unemployed Pilgrimage to London (Mr George White, Rev F Lewis Donaldson and Mr Amos Sheriff)

Unemployment in Britain in 1903
Unemployed workers processing along the Strand, London - not a one-off event but a daily happening Date: February 1903

American Legion parade, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
American Legion parade of Wyoming WW1 veterans in Omaha, Nebraska, USA, including a stagecoach drawn by four horses and marchers with flags. Date: circa 1923

The Demonstration of 17 October 1905 : Crowd reaction to Nicholas IIs Manifesto on the Improvement of the State Order which pledged freedom of religion, speech, assembly and association

Russian Revolution, 1917: Marchers in St Petersburg

Aldermaston March - 27th March 1959
Aldermaston March - The 2nd annual Anti-Nuclear protest march on 27th March 1959 to the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment at Aldermaston

Polish Scouts at a Jamboree
Polish Scouts march at a Jamboree holding the Polish flag. 1930s

American Scouts on parade
Troops of scouts holding Amerian flags march down a street in a parade at Albuquerque, New Mexico. Residents lines the street to watch. 29 September 1951

Veterans Riot at Washington: on the Steps of Congress
A demonstration which nearly became a riot: bonus marchers mounting the steps of the Capitol to appeal to congressmen for bonus payments

Procession of the French Admiral - Mersin
The Procession of the French Admiral on the way to the Railway Station at Mersin, Turkey. A large city and a busy port on the Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey

Reichsbanner Marchers
A motorised column of German Nationalists provoke Reichsbanner marchers

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Marchers have long been a symbol of determination and unity, fighting for various causes throughout history. One such notable march was The Jarrow March, where brave individuals left their hometown on 5th October 1936 to protest against the devastating effects of unemployment. These men in uniform marched proudly, carrying a banner that read their plea for justice. In another significant event, Suffragette Womens March of 1912 showcased the unwavering spirit of women fighting for their right to vote. Their voices echoed through the streets as they demanded equality and empowerment. Across continents, May Day marchers with Cuban flags gathered at Plaza de la Revolucion in Havana, Cuba. They celebrated labor rights and solidarity while honoring their nation's rich heritage. During the start of the Italo-Turkish War, patriotic Turkish marchers displayed unwavering loyalty towards their country. With heads held high and hearts filled with courage, they embarked on a journey to defend what they believed in. Closer to home in Scarborough's Church Parade on North Side Street or West Midlands Pepper Street Staffordshire May celebrations; communities came together to honor tradition and faith through peaceful marches. The Midlands Peoples Campaign in 1982 brought people from all walks of life together under one cause - advocating for social change and justice. Their unified voice resonated across cities as they fought tirelessly for a better future. Similarly, during the People's March for Jobs in 1981 led by George Melly himself; thousands took to the streets demanding employment opportunities amidst economic hardships faced by many. Reflecting back on history reveals how even Chartist petition processions were instrumental in shaping society by challenging political systems and advocating for democratic reforms. Lastly but not least important is London's united front against racialism where diverse communities joined forces against discrimination and racism; marching hand-in-hand towards inclusivity and acceptance. These examples illustrate that regardless of time or place, they have always played an integral role in shaping society.