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Tuesday, 26 November, 2002, 14:15 GMT
In pictures: Teachers march in London
More than 1,000 primary and secondary schools were forced to close as teachers went on strike over cost-of-living allowances.

Thousands of members of two teaching unions were joined by local government unions and firefighters on a march through London.

Teachers on march
Firefighters, council staff and teachers are on strike

Marching band
Brass instruments and bagpipes were played

Marching teachers
There were cheers for the Fire Brigades Union (FBU)

Marching teachers
The march continued through central London

Placards
Teachers want �6,000 London Weighting

Police officers
Police officers directed the march on the roads

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26 Nov 02 | Education
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