It was a real family affair with young children, families, teenagers, individuals and older citizens. After Corbyn had finishing speaking I was close enough to get on the stage to try for a close up.One woman who had brought her 85-year-old mum got Jeremy to talk to the older lady and pose for a photo. This wise older citizen told Jeremy how angry she was when she witnessed the "bastards" (her words) behind him in the House of Commons attacking him. She said I know you do kinder politics but I say this for you. She was a sweet looking elder citizen but spoke for many of us. I managed to shake Jeremy's hand, wish him well and so did others as his team tried to prise him away for the journey to Leeds for a rally tonight. I was slightly sad for my neighbour that she had not been closer. If the crowd had not moved in she could have been seated near the other older lady. But the crowd dispersed a little and we decided to go for a cuppa. And there he was! As we retraced our steps across the top end of Queens Gardens Jeremy was being mobbed in rock star style by a large group of good looking young women. In never say die style I managed to push my neighbour through the crowd saying "retired teacher coming through" and bless them they helped her. There she was face to face with Corbyn, shaking his hand. She is one happy lady who tells me she will not sleep tonight. Using my old digital camera the images and footage I captured on the day will hopefully complete this story. Bear in mind they are as they come-not cropped, photo-shopped or tweaked but simply an accurate record of the event. Note: The Hull Daily Mail reports a crowd of 1500 but journos there on the day set it much higher http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/jeremy-corbyn-to-lead-1-500-strong-rally-in-queens-gardens-hull/story-29567764-detail/story.html [Footage will be added later]
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Ken gray
30/7/2016 07:02:45 pm
I too was their next to the unite stand,what an meaning experience, the atmosphere was brilliant everyone happy and friendly. Just a great pity our median can not report the truth.
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Eileen
30/7/2016 07:40:00 pm
Thanks Ken it was impressive. Hull Daily Mail has reported so I will add a link. And I am still uploading images, footage etc. You may be on here yet lol.
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Pam Burton
31/7/2016 12:49:20 am
We were there too and thoroughly enjoyed it. We were on a few days away at Bridge so came to Hull to see JC and take part. So glad we did. Couldn't see much though but did manage to see JC a little bit, the speakers were very passionate and JC's even more so. Will share this post also for you.
Mrs Driffill
30/7/2016 07:55:32 pm
Brilliant summing up of an absolutely fabulous day! I've borrowed your poem as it's brill
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Eileen
30/7/2016 11:10:31 pm
Not my poem Terry Ireland whomis on Facebook. I am sure he will not mind if you credit him or you could ask him?
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Marianne
30/7/2016 09:07:23 pm
If everyone Tweets @BBCNEWS and let's them know we know...share the evidence ...that will have it's own impact
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Eileen
30/7/2016 11:10:56 pm
Good idea Marianne 👍
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Arnold The Anarchist
31/7/2016 02:29:46 pm
Nice work. Thank you for the report.
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Joanne Sinton
1/8/2016 12:15:20 am
Thanks Eileen, wasn't able to get across to Hull so great to see and read everyone's account of what looked to be a fantastic day xx
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Eileen
1/8/2016 11:07:09 am
That is a shame Joanne
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Lynn Wise
31/10/2016 07:54:33 pm
I was there with the 85 year old lady, she is my mum! She was so thrilled to meet JC, shake his hand, tell him how proud she is of him and what she thought of his MPS!!
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Eileen
9/2/2017 06:08:25 pm
Lynn just came across this. Looked for you on FB following the rally but could not find you. Wrong name I think. Will try again
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