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Memorial details

Memorial type
Hall / Institute
District
Wear Valley
Town
Witton Park
County
Durham
Country
England
Commemoration
First World War (1914-1918)
Ceremony
  • Opened
    Date: 4 Dec 1920
    Attended by: Mr. Hustler Hustler of Acklam Hall, Middlesbrough.
Lost
Lost
WM Reference
71363

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Previous locations
  • War Memorial Institute
    known also as the Red Triangle Club
    or "The Hut"
    Main Street
    Witton Park
    Wear Valley
    Durham
    DL14 0AB
    England

    OS Grid Ref: NY 173 296
    Denomination: Undefined
Description
Institute comprised a concert and games room, billiard room fitted with two full-sized tables, reading room, library, kitchen, office and two bathrooms. There was a brass plaque at the back of the platform. See separate report.
Inscription
[none]
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • First World War (1914-1918)
    Total names on memorial: 0
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 0
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: Undefined
    Order of information: Undefined
Components
  • Hall
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Wood
Condition
History
Hut formerly provided by the Y.M.C.A. for use of soldiers
Costs

Site: NIL
Comments: Hut provided free by Y.M.C.A. Money needed only for transport and re-erection

Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Corporate,public
Details: Public subscription and gifts from local companies
Reference
  • Northern Echo 6/12/1920 reports official opening; 25/10/1921 reports Princess Louise visit & tree planting
  • www.newmp.org.uk/detail.php?contentId=9209
  • Auckland Chronicle 9/12/1920 reports official opening
  • Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 29/10/1921 reports on Princess Louise’s visit and planting trees
  • Darlington & Stockton Times 3/5/1919 reports proposals; 11/12/1920 reports opening; 2/4/1921 reports donation of site; 29/10/1921 reports visit of Princess Louise

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