Memorial Details
Memorial
Memorial Air Raid 1942 Village
Reference
B162.05
Place
BEAMISH
Map ref
NZ 225535
Original Location
Roadside
Which war
1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 12th June 2004 by Kevan Jones M.P. Service led by Rev. John Lintern.
Memorial Description
Stone slab 24 inches high x 34 inches inches wide x 4 inches thick (609mm x 863mm x 101mm), resting on a two stepped plinth. At bottom left is the badge of the Durham Police. The names are listed in two columns, with the dedication underneath. The details of the unveiling are on the riser of the top step. All lettering is incised and gilded using Roman lower case throughout.
The stone is set within a small garden.
The stone is set within a small garden.
Materials used
Sandstone
Inscription
In memory of / (names) / killed by enemy action at Beamish 1st May 1942.
Memorial stone unveiled by Kevan Jones M.P. 12.6.04
Names
Who commissioned
Memorial Committee?
How money was raised
Public subscription. Plants were purchased by Parish Council. Garden made by Chester-le-Street District Council. Unveiling organised by Durham Police.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Scott Memorials
Notes
1. It is thought that this action was part of the Baedecker Raids on Durham Cathedral.
2. As soon as the memorial was erected, a local man wanted to have it demolished, saying it isn’t a memorial since it wasn’t in a churchyard and didn’t carry names.
3. There was a 70th Anniversary Memorial Service held in the first week of May 2012. See below
2. As soon as the memorial was erected, a local man wanted to have it demolished, saying it isn’t a memorial since it wasn’t in a churchyard and didn’t carry names.
3. There was a 70th Anniversary Memorial Service held in the first week of May 2012. See below
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders
Advertiser for week ending 19/06/2004 reports the unveiling;
week ending 06/05/2012 for 70th Anniversary Memorial service.
The Bombs at Beamish Jack Hair; tells the story of the raid.
Advertiser for week ending 19/06/2004 reports the unveiling;
week ending 06/05/2012 for 70th Anniversary Memorial service.
The Bombs at Beamish Jack Hair; tells the story of the raid.
External web link
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders; James Pasby
Research In Progress
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Memorial Air Raid 1942 Village (B162.05)
BEAMISH Roadside
In memory of
Gwen Hannant 17 Clive Lawson 9
Irene Seymour 8 Sylvia Spence 10
Matilda Seymour 77 Elizabeth Ann Spence 45
Special Constables
Sam Edgell 63 & Robert Reay 61
Killed by enemy action at Beamish 1st May 1942.
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On front of top step
Memorial stone unveiled by Kevan Jones M.P. 12.6.04
NamesB162.05
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