Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1939-45 Westside Club
Reference
H104.09
Place
HARTON
Map ref
NZ 374646
Original Location
Westside Club, West Avenue, Harton.
Which war
1939-45
Memorial Description
Plaque, shield shaped, set on an oak pattress with the same shape. At the top are the Words “Pro Patria” in Old English lettering.
Materials used
Metal plaque on oak pattress.
Inscription
Pro Patria / 1939-45
Names
Notes
1. The club was started in 1934 by a group of local business and professional men who called a meeting at premises at 100 Dacre Street in the town, with the aim of forming a social club at Harton. Premises were secured in West Avenue at an annual rent of £40.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: James Pasby
Shields Gazette 25/10/2011 reports presence of plaque.
Shields Gazette 25/10/2011 reports presence of plaque.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
James Pasby; Janis Blower (South Shields Gazette)
Research In Progress
The names on this memorial are being researched by James Pasby
Contact: jampas@btopenworld.com
Plaque 1939-45 Westside Club (H104.09)
HARTON Westside Club,
Pro Patria
1939-45
Noel Page R.N.V.R.
Philip Zarraga R.A.F.
Thomas M. Scott, M.N.
Hector Rawlings, D.L.I.
NamesH104.09
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