Memorial details

Memorial type
Memorial homes / Alms houses
District
Wear Valley
Town
St Helen Auckland
County
Durham
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Opened
    Date: Nov 12 1921
    Attended by: M.H. Kellett, Esq., former manager of the Colliery
  • Unveiled
    Date: 12 Nov 1921
    Attended by: Mr. J.E. Brown-Humes
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Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
10397

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Current location

Maude Terrace
north side opposite trading estate
Maude Terrace
St Helen Auckland
Wear Valley
Durham
DL14 9BW
England

OS Grid Ref: NZ 19269 26989
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
Pair of cottages, one of two similar pairs, see record 10398. A granite plaque with domed top has been affixed. The names are listed in two columns, using raised sans serif capitals
Inscription
These / cottages / were erected by / St. Helens Colliery Workmen / as a memorial to those / who fell in the Great War. Amongst others the following / fellow workers / laid down their lives./R.I.P./[names]
Inscription legible?
yes
Names on memorial
Baker, W
Blenkin, W
Bowron, J W
Dobbin, H
Dunn, T
Goldsborough, T
Hebden, T
Hutchfield, W
Judge, G
Lane, R
See details for all 20 names
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 20
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 20
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: surname, initials of forenames, regiment
    Order of information: surname
Components
  • Building
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Undefined
  • Tablet
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Granite
Listing information
Condition
Costs

Memorial: £4.200 for the 2 pairs of Cottages (see also 10398)

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Public
Reference
  • Darlington and Stockton Times 1/10/1921 reports proposals; 19/11/1921 reports unveiling.
  • www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=8812
  • Evening Despatch 14/11/1921 reports unveiling
  • Northern Echo 14/11/1921 reports opening
  • Durham County Advertiser 17/11/1921

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