Memorial Details
Memorial
Hall 1914-18 1939-45 Emma Colliery
Reference
C97.04
Place
CRAWCROOK
Original Location
Emma Colliery
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Hall built 1923; officially opened 22nd March 1924 by Mr. W. Whiteley, M.P. for Blaydon; dedicated by Rev. M.J. French.
Memorial Description
Workmen's Memorial Hall.
In the gable end facing the road, the bottom of the dedication is twelve brick courses off the ground. It is made of dressed sandstone.
There is a square stained glass window of nine panes, three in each of three rows. They depict (centre top) a cannon on a scroll which bears the date (1914). At centre is a wreath with swags which go into the panes on either side. At centre bottom is a dove on top of a scroll which bears the date (1918).
The building comprised a main hall which could hold 500 people; two ante-rooms, one of which held 60 people; cloakrooms; two entrances with pay boxes inside.
In the gable end facing the road, the bottom of the dedication is twelve brick courses off the ground. It is made of dressed sandstone.
There is a square stained glass window of nine panes, three in each of three rows. They depict (centre top) a cannon on a scroll which bears the date (1914). At centre is a wreath with swags which go into the panes on either side. At centre bottom is a dove on top of a scroll which bears the date (1918).
The building comprised a main hall which could hold 500 people; two ante-rooms, one of which held 60 people; cloakrooms; two entrances with pay boxes inside.
Materials used
Red brick, sandstone, bronze plaques; interior of pitch pine.
Inscription
Emma Colliery Workmen’s Memorial Hall
Names
See C97.05
Cost
£3,500
How money was raised
Site given by Stella Coal Co. Most of the funds came from the Miners’ Welfare Fund, some from workmen’s subscriptions.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Contractors: Messrs. Charlton & Sons, Crawcrook. Mr. W. Dixon & Son, architects of Newcastle and Riding Mill.
Notes
1. Sir Wilfred Wrightson was presented with a golden key with which to open the premises.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Nan Smith; Ron Carson; Karen Armstrong
Illustrated Chronicle 05/02/1924 carries a photo of the unfinished building; 24/03/1924 has photos of official opening.
Northern Echo 22/02/1923 reports decision to erect hall
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 22/03/1924 reports opening this afternoon; 29/03/1924 carries reports of unveiling with photo.
Blaydon Courier 29/03/1924 reports opening of hall and unveiling of plaque.
Illustrated Chronicle 05/02/1924 carries a photo of the unfinished building; 24/03/1924 has photos of official opening.
Northern Echo 22/02/1923 reports decision to erect hall
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 22/03/1924 reports opening this afternoon; 29/03/1924 carries reports of unveiling with photo.
Blaydon Courier 29/03/1924 reports opening of hall and unveiling of plaque.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Nan Smith; Ron Carson; Errol Broomfield; Dorothy Hall; Karen Armstrong
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