City for Peace : Background

Human Rights Day in Bewick Hall, Newcastle City Library

International Day of Human Rights – Running Order

Rare Opportunity to see the Jarrow Crusade Banner

As part of International Human Rights Day Newcastle City for Peace are offering you a rare opportunity to see the original banner from the Jarrow Crusade. This unique banner is recognised the world over and represents one of the most important events in North East history. It will be on display for just 3 days on the 10, 11 and 12 December in Newcastle City Library.

Below is the proposed running order for the main events on each day. In between each session there would be DVD’s and time to view the exhibition which will run throughout the three days.

10 December 2009

11 December 2009

12 December 2009