Memorial Details
Memorial
High altar 1914-18 St. Mary Magdalene R.C.
Reference
S117.31
Place
SEAHAM & SEAHAM HARBOUR
Map ref
NZ
Original Location
St.Mary Magdalene Roman Catholic Church, Harbour Walk, Seaham, SR7 7DS
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 20th February 1921 by Mr. L.G. Dillon of Hawthorn Towers.
Memorial Description
High altar with ornamented panels representing the twelve apostles, St. Patrick, St. Cuthbert, St. Aidan and St. Hilda.
Materials used
Oak.
Inscription
(Dedicated to 90 members who fell)
Names
None. See S117.20
Cost
£400
How money was raised
Congregation
Notes
1. In 2014 only the panelling remains in situ with no dedication. The high altar is a modern replacement.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Northern Echo 21/02/1921 reports unveiling.
Seaham Weekly News 25/02/1921 reports unveiling.
Northern Daily Mail 21/02/1921 reports unveiling.
Auckland and County Chronicle 24/02/1921 reports unveiling.
Wearside Catholic News 26/02/1921 reports dedication.
Seaham Weekly News 25/02/1921 reports unveiling.
Northern Daily Mail 21/02/1921 reports unveiling.
Auckland and County Chronicle 24/02/1921 reports unveiling.
Wearside Catholic News 26/02/1921 reports dedication.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Dorothy Hall; Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale
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