The unveiling at Hirst Park in Ashington.

A statue of World Cup winning legend Jack Charlton has been unveiled at the park where he once played as a boy.

Statue of World Cup winner Jack Charlton unveiled in his home town 

Following Jack’s death in July 2020, at the age of 85, an appeal was started to have the statue installed at Hirst Park, where he was scouted playing football.

Statue of football legend Jack Charlton to be installed in Ashington park

Leeds United have paid tribute to football legend Jack Charlton by naming a stand after him at Elland Road stadium.

Leeds United unveil special tribute to Jack Charlton

The family of the late World Cup hero, Jack Charlton, say they hope a documentary gives insight into the man behind the footballer

Jack Charlton: new documentary gives insight into the man behind the footballer

The cortege drove around the town so that members of the public safely lining the route could pay their respects.

Jack Charlton’s funeral cortège was applauded by large crowds

The postmark, which reads "Jack Charlton, 1935 - 2020", will be applied across stamped mail posted in England and the Republic of Ireland from Monday (20 July) until August 9.

Football hero Jack Charlton honoured with special postmark 

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The life of footballing hero Jack Charlton will be commemorated by a special postmark applied to mail sent in England and Ireland.

Life of Jack Charlton commemorated by a special postmark in England and Ireland

A major tribute to Jack Charlton will take place in Ashington on the day of his funeral.

Farewell, Jack Charlton: funeral procession will drive through Ashington

'Big Jack', loved for his good humour as well as his footballing prowess, died surrounded by family at home in Northumberland on Friday 10 July 2020.

Watch back a special ITV Calendar News programme dedicated to the life of World Cup winner and Leeds United legend Jack Charlton

Watch: Calendar News - Jack Charlton special 

Emma and her Grandad Jack Charlton at her wedding in 2015

ITV Reporter Emma Wilkinson shares her fond memories of her grandad Jack Charlton, who passed away aged 85. 

Grandad Jack: the family man behind the football legend  

'Big Jack', known for his sharp wit and good humour, died surrounded by family at home in Northumberland on Friday. There has been an outpouring of affection from the world of North East football and beyond.

The North East pays tribute to 'Wor Jackie'

Paul Reaney spent most of his career at Leeds United, from 1962 to 1978 and remembers his team-mate as a father figure, a great friend and a great player 

Paul Reaney's tribute to the Big Man: 'A great player and a great friend'

World Cup winner Jack Charlton dies aged 85

There are calls for the late footballer Jack Charlton to be awarded a posthumous knighthood

Calls for posthumous knighthood for Jack Charlton

Newcastle manager Jack Charlton at the start of their game against West Ham United.

A true legend of the game, John Shires looks back at the remarkable life of Jack Charlton

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