Acknowledgements

The activities of that period were collective actions or they were nothing. I fully recognise that while I was often the spokesperson, the projects were only possible because of the efforts and co-operation of many people. Because of this I feel it necessary to risk offense by omission (or possibly by inclusion) by listing those responsible.

South Shields Trades Union Council

And, Peter Gillanders, Frank Mansfield, Malcolm Scott,
Stewart Smith - Journalists
Ernie Ferryhough MP, Arthur Blenkinsop MP,
Harold Tavaroges, Tony Brown - Solicitors.
Jack Smith, - Artist.
David Byrne, Deliah Slevin - Political gurus.
Keith Robison, Peter Andrews - Creatively unemployed.
Graham Perks, Ian Imrie, Ian Smith - Student activists.

Also, I would like to acknowledge the part played by the local and national media - often unwittingly (and sometimes unwillingly) they were nevertheless an integral part of the events. In particular I wish to acknowledge the collective work of the Shields Gazette which I have drawn upon extensively for this book and who provided at that time a real community service.

With failing memory I apologise to the many others whose names have slipped my mind but whose efforts made these events possible.
And, Finally, for their help in the product

Lee Foster; for his patience and design skills.
Dave Temple; printer, for his professional advice.
Paul Gray and Mark Houlsby; for their editing and advice.
John Temple and Ian Malcolm; for local Labour Party history.
Bill Gray; for his advice about everything.
Dave Johnston; for his tolerance and support.
The Lipman - Miliband Trust; for their financial support of this book.