Memorial

Photo Cooper V.C. 1917 Bailey Street Boys’ School

Stockton on Tees

Memorial Name: Photo Cooper V.C. 1917 Bailey Street Boys' School (S138.47)

NEWMP Ref No.: S138.47

Parish: Stockton on Tees

Original Location:

Bailey Street Boys’ School

Present Location:

Unknown

Which War:

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Handed over 28th February 1921 by Ald. F.T. Nattrass, temporary Chairman of the Education Committee

Memorial Description:

Framed photograph

Names:

(Lieut. Cooper, V.C.)

Notes:

1. Lieut. Cooper was a former pupil at the school. He spoke at this ceremony, paying tribute to the training he had received from Mr. J. Potts, the headmaster, who was also retiring that day at the end of 40 years’ service at the school.

2. “With regard to the photograph, the committee felt that the circumstances merited the recognition of so important a chapter in the history of the school. Lieut. Cooper had brought distinction to the town, and Bailey Street School could claim reflected glory is his achievement. He hoped that the photograph would prove a stimulus to the boys of the future to do their best no matter what the circumstances might be. There were other ways of distinguishing themselves other than through the war”

3. See his Every Name A Story entry

Sources:

Darlington and Stockton Times
05/03/1921 reports ceremony

Darlington and Stockton Times South
05/03/1921 reports ceremony