Memorial details

Memorial type
Seat
District
North Tyneside
Town
Whitley Bay
County
Tyne And Wear
Country
England
Commemoration
Falklands Conflict (1982)
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 18th October 1982
    Attended by: MAYOR OF NORTH TYNESIDE
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
17784

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Current location

ON THE PROMENADE AT HIGH POINT
Whitley Bay
North Tyneside
Tyne And Wear
England

OS Grid Ref: NZ 350 720
Denomination: Undefined

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Description
TWO PUBLIC SEATS. CARVED INSCRIPTION IN BLACK LETTERING AT THE TOP OF EACH BENCH
Inscription
SEAT ONE: IN MEMORY OF SIMON JOHN LAWSON H.M.S. ARDENT/ KILLED IN ACTION SAN CARLOS BAY FALKLAND ISLANS 21ST MAY 1982 SEAT TWO: SIMON JOHN LAWSON/ 1961 - 1982
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Falklands Conflict (1982)
    Total names on memorial: 1
    Served and returned: Undefined
    Died: 1
    Exact count: no
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Seat
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood, Cast Iron
Listing information
Condition
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Reference
  • WMSW84.11

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