Miners' demonstration march, Aire Street, Castleford, 1903

Image reference: xl00589

Description: A black and white photograph of a miners' demonstration march along Aire Street, Castleford in 1903. Three banners are being carried saying 'Wheldale and Fryston - 36 Weeks dispute', although the dispute laster 68 weeks, spanning 3 years. A brass band marches amongst the miners and the street is lined with onlookers. Internal Reference: CA YILLUS 3706

Keywords: people, tram lines, brass band, coal mining, banner, sign, advertisement, demonstration, flag, bunting, parade, fly poster

Place name(s): WF10, Castleford

Date(s): 1903

Date added to archive: 27/03/2003

Original rights: Unknown

Permission rights: Castleford Library

Digital rights: WMDC Libraries and Information Services

Digital publisher: WMDC, Education and Cultural Services, Libraries and Information Services