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24/03/2014
RMT Leader Funeral Held In London
The funeral has taken place of RMT union leader Bob Crow, who died aged 52 on 11 March.
Thousands of people joined friends and colleagues who lined the route of the funeral procession for the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) general secretary, who's coffin was was carried in a horse-drawn carriage from his house in Woodford, east London.
Mr Crow's funeral service was a private affair.
A larger, special commemoration event is planned for May Day.
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Thousands of people joined friends and colleagues who lined the route of the funeral procession for the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) general secretary, who's coffin was was carried in a horse-drawn carriage from his house in Woodford, east London.
Mr Crow's funeral service was a private affair.
A larger, special commemoration event is planned for May Day.
(MH)
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