Thousands lined to streets of east London on Monday to say a final farewell to Bob Crow, the former general secretary of the RMT union, who died earlier this month.
The 52-year-old's coffin was pulled through the streets from Woodford to Manor Park by a horse drawn carriage. Banners and home made signs adorned the route; many gave the salute of the socialist worker, a single raised fist. Some applauded at the hearse passed by. Others simply held a rose for their fallen leader.
Bob Crow Funeral
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The coffin carrying the body of RMT transport union General Secretary Bob Crow arrives in his funeral cortege at City of London Cemetary and Crematorium on March 24, 2014. (credit:Getty Images)
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The funeral cortege of RMT General Secretary Bob Crow arrives at City of London Cemetary and Crematorium on March 24, 2014. Mr Crow died of a suspected heart attack at the age of 52. (credit:Getty Images)
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Well-wishers, many affiliated to trades unions, prepare to greet the horse-drawn funeral cortege of RMT General Secretary Bob Crow outside the City of London Crematorium on March 24, 2014 in London, England. (credit:Getty Images)
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Supporters wait for the funeral cortege of RMT General Secretary Bob Crow to arrive at City of London Cemetary and Crematorium on March 24, 2014. (credit:Getty Images)
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Well-wishers, many affiliated to trades unions, prepare to greet the horse-drawn funeral cortege of RMT General Secretary Bob Crow outside the City of London Crematorium on March 24, 2014 in London, England. (credit:Getty Images)
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Well-wishers, many affiliated to trades unions, prepare to greet the horse-drawn funeral cortege of RMT General Secretary Bob Crow outside the City of London Crematorium on March 24, 2014 in London, England. (credit:Getty Images)
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Well-wishers, many affiliated to trades unions, prepare to greet the horse-drawn funeral cortege of RMT General Secretary Bob Crow outside the City of London Crematorium on March 24, 2014 in London, England. (credit:Getty Images)
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Well-wishers, many affiliated to trades unions, prepare to greet the horse-drawn funeral cortege of RMT General Secretary Bob Crow outside the City of London Crematorium on March 24, 2014 in London, England. (credit:Getty Images)
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Well-wishers, many affiliated to trades unions, prepare to greet the horse-drawn funeral cortege of RMT General Secretary Bob Crow outside the City of London Crematorium on March 24, 2014 in London, England. (credit:Getty Images)
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Well-wishers greet the horse-drawn funeral cortege of RMT General Secretary Bob Crow as it arrives at the City of London Crematorium on March 24, 2014 in London, England. (credit:Getty Images)
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Well-wishers greet the horse-drawn funeral cortege of RMT General Secretary Bob Crow as it arrives at the City of London Crematorium on March 24, 2014 in London, England. (credit:Getty Images)
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The coffin carrying the body of RMT transport union General Secretary Bob Crow arrives in his funeral cortege at City of London Cemetary and Crematorium on March 24, 2014. (credit:Getty Images)
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Well-wishers greet the horse-drawn funeral cortege of RMT General Secretary Bob Crow as it arrives at the City of London Crematorium on March 24, 2014 in London, England. (credit:Getty Images)
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Trade union members outside the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London, for the funeral of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow, who died earlier this month at the age of 52. (credit:PA)
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Flowers outside a funeral directors in Woodford Green in Essex, for the funeral of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow, who died earlier this month at the age of 52. (credit:PA)
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Flowers outside a funeral directors in Woodford Green in Essex, for the funeral of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow, who died earlier this month at the age of 52. (credit:PA)
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The funeral procession of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow makes its way through large crowds as it arrives at the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London. (credit:PA)
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The funeral procession of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow makes its way through large crowds as it arrives at the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London. (credit:PA)
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The funeral procession of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow makes its way through large crowds as it arrives at the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London. (credit:PA)
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The funeral procession of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow makes its way through large crowds as it arrives at the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London. (credit:PA)
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Crowds watch as the funeral procession of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow makes its way to the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London. (credit:PA)
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The funeral procession of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow makes its way through large crowds as it arrives at the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London. (credit:PA)
Bob Crow Funeral
Bob Crow Funeral(01 of20)
The funeral procession of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow makes its way through large crowds as it arrives at the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London. (credit:PA)
Bob Crow Funeral(02 of20)
The funeral procession of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow makes its way through large crowds as it arrives at the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London. (credit:PA)
Bob Crow funeral(03 of20)
The funeral procession of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow makes its way through large crowds as it arrives at the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London. (credit:PA)
Bob Crow Funeral(04 of20)
The funeral procession of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow makes its way through large crowds as it arrives at the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London. (credit:PA)
Bob Crow Funeral(05 of20)
The funeral procession of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow makes its way through large crowds as it arrives at the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London. (credit:PA)
Bob Crow funeral(06 of20)
The funeral procession of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow makes its way through large crowds as it arrives at the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London. (credit:PA)
Bob Crow funeral(07 of20)
Crowds watch as the funeral procession of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow makes its way to the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London. (credit:PA)
Bob Crow Funeral(08 of20)
Flowers outside a funeral directors in Woodford Green in Essex, for the funeral of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow, who died earlier this month at the age of 52. (credit:PA)
Bob Crow Funeral(09 of20)
A trade union member outside the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London, for the funeral of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow, who died earlier this month at the age of 52. (credit:PA)
Bob Crow Funeral(10 of20)
Trade union members outside the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London, for the funeral of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow, who died earlier this month at the age of 52. (credit:PA)
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RETRANSMITTED WITH CORRECT ORIENTATIONA trade union member outside the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London, for the funeral of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow, who died earlier this month at the age of 52. (credit:PA)
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Flowers outside a funeral directors in Woodford Green in Essex, for the funeral of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow, who died earlier this month at the age of 52. (credit:PA)
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Trade union members outside the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London, for the funeral of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow, who died earlier this month at the age of 52.
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Trade union members outside the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London, for the funeral of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow, who died earlier this month at the age of 52.
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Trade union members outside the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London, for the funeral of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow, who died earlier this month at the age of 52.
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Flowers outside a funeral directors in Woodford Green in Essex, for the funeral of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow, who died earlier this month at the age of 52. (credit:PA)
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Crowds watch as the funeral procession of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow makes its way to the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London. (credit:PA)
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Crowds applaud as the funeral procession of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow makes its way to the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London. (credit:PA)
Bob Crow Funeral(19 of20)
The funeral procession of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow makes its way through large crowds as it arrives at the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London. (credit:PA)
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Crowds applaud as the funeral procession of Rail Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Bob Crow makes its way to the City of London Cemetery and Crematorium, London. (credit:PA)