Memorial Details
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Memorial
Plaque Fallen 1914-18 Co-op
Reference
S138.40
Place
STOCKTON ON TEES
Original Location
Stockton Co-operative Society Jubilee Hall
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 29th July 1919 by Mr. G.A. McEwen
Memorial Description
Plaque
Materials used
Bronze
Inscription
(Dedicated to employees who fell)
Names
(39 names) TRANSCRIPT NEEDED
Notes
1. At the outbreak of war, there had been just over 600 employees, of whom 290 men joined the colours.
2. When the men first left, the Society set aside a sum of money to assist the wives and families. Altogether, it had subscribed £8,600 in addition to sending Christmas parcels and providing Christmas tree parties for the wives and children and employees. In total they had paid out £11,750, of which £10,570 had been in allowances.
3. The unveiling took place at the first of a series of three “Welcome Home” gatherings. 201 had returned, 50 were still serving.
2. When the men first left, the Society set aside a sum of money to assist the wives and families. Altogether, it had subscribed £8,600 in addition to sending Christmas parcels and providing Christmas tree parties for the wives and children and employees. In total they had paid out £11,750, of which £10,570 had been in allowances.
3. The unveiling took place at the first of a series of three “Welcome Home” gatherings. 201 had returned, 50 were still serving.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Northern Echo 30/07/1919 reports unveiling.
Darlington and Stockton Times 02/08/1919 reports unveiling.
Co-op Minute Book In Teesside Archives
Darlington and Stockton Times 02/08/1919 reports unveiling.
Co-op Minute Book In Teesside Archives
External web link
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Research acknowledgements
Dorothy Hall; Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale
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