Jarrow v Ruling Classes refers to the unemployment situation in the North-East of England which caused the famous Jarrow Hunger Marches when hundreds of unemployed men marched from Newcastle-on-Tyne to London.

Joe's return to the pit could have been because young footballers in the 30's were payed very little (unlike today) or with the outbreak of war he may have been drafted to the pit.

This is a wonderful song