Jarrow is best known as the town that gave its name to the Jarrow March of 1936.
Ellen Wilkinson Book order
This author was deeply involved in politics and social justice, with her writings often reflecting her own life experiences and convictions. She was known for her activism and tireless efforts to improve the lives of the working class and the poor. Through her essays and political engagement, she championed societal change and fought for the rights of the marginalized. Her work offers a profound insight into social inequalities and a persistent desire for a more equitable world.
- 2019
- 2018
The Division Bell Mystery (British Library Crime Classics)
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
'Through the double clamour of Big Ben and the shrill sound of the bell rang a revolver shot.'A financier is found shot in the House of Commons. Suspecting foul play, Robert West, a parliamentary private secretary, takes on the role of amateur sleuth. Used to turning a blind eye to covert dealings, West must now uncover the shocking secret behind the man's demise, amid distractions from the press and the dead man's enigmatic daughter.Originally published in 1932, this was the only mystery novel to be written by Ellen Wilkinson, one of the first women to be elected to Parliament. Wilkinson offers a unique insider's perspective of political scandal, replete with sharp satire.The book contains an introduction by Martin Edwards with a preface by Rachel Reeves MP.
- 2018
Clash
- 286 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Clash is set against the backdrop of the 1926 general strike. It describes political and personal issues as Joan Craig, an activist in the trade union movement and Labour Party, lives through the excitement of mass protest and individual turmoil in her relations with two men friends.
- 2018
Originally published in 1932, this was the only mystery novel to be written by Ellen Wilkinson, one of the first women to be elected to Parliament. Wilkinson offers a unique insider's perspective of political scandal, replete with sharp satire.