Memorial Details
Memorial
Garden 1914-18
Reference
E71.05
Place
EASINGTON LANE
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Created for 4th August 2014
Memorial Description
Small semi-circular garden. It has a raised stone edge in which are inserted to stone pigeon-carriers. Each has the words “World War I / 1914-1918” on the lid. In 2014 at centre there is a central pole bearing a tin helmet. There is also a small plaque bearing the words “To The Fallen”.
There is also a picture designed by the pupils of Easington Lane Primary School.
There is also a picture designed by the pupils of Easington Lane Primary School.
Materials used
Stone walls
Inscription
On pigeon carriers:
World War I
1914-18
1914-18
Names
None
Who commissioned
Easington Lane Community Access Point.
Notes
1. Bishopwearmouth Horticultural Nursery helped with planting. Hetton Quarry donated the stone.
2. This was created to commemorate the start of war in 1914.
3. It was accompanied by an exhibition of letters, memoriabilia etc. in the Access point building which will last for four years and hopefully will grow as people donate.
2. This was created to commemorate the start of war in 1914.
3. It was accompanied by an exhibition of letters, memoriabilia etc. in the Access point building which will last for four years and hopefully will grow as people donate.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Dorothy Hall
Sunderland Echo 06/08/2014
Sunderland Echo 06/08/2014
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