It was paraded through the town , headed by a band, “delayed by the apparent inability of the monster to make its last journey without interruption”. It ended its journey on a concrete base specially prepared for it in the Recreation Ground.
It was formally handed over by Capt. Foster to the Urban Council Chairman. Darlington and Stockton Times 21/06/1919. Northern Echo 20/06/1919.
It was offered up for sale by the UDC in July 1925. Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 11/07/1925.
