Memorial Details
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Memorial
Community Hall 1914-18 1939-45
Reference
H28.02
Place
HAZELRIGG
Original Location
Hazlerigg
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Hall opened August 15th 1953 by Mr Kingsley Longstaff clerk of Castle Ward R.D.C. Hall and Plaque dedicated 20th November 1953 by Rev. Leslie Carr.
Memorial Description
Public hall and playing fields. The hut was originally an old Army hut, which has since been extended.
In the hall is a plaque with a single line white border. The lettering is painted in white serif capitals throughout. The plaque is mounted on an oak pattress.
In the hall is a plaque with a single line white border. The lettering is painted in white serif capitals throughout. The plaque is mounted on an oak pattress.
Materials used
Brass plaque.
Inscription
War Memorial Community Centre
In everlasting memory of
the men of Hazlerigg and District
who gave their lives
for their country
in the two World Wars
1914-1918 1939-1945
"At the going down of the sun
and in the morning we will remember them"
Names
None.
Who commissioned
War Memorial Sub-Committee
How money was raised
Castle Ward District Council helped with extensions to the hut.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: A.W.K. Green
Morpeth Herald 02/07/1948 reports proposals to raise funds to provide the "Hazlerigg & District War Memorial Centre" to commemorate all those who were killed or died from wounds in both 1914-18 and 1939-45 wars; 21/08/1953 reports Hall opening; 27/11/1953 reports unveiling of Plaque. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
Source of quotation
“At the going down of the sun . . .” For the Fallen Lawrence Binyon
Morpeth Herald 02/07/1948 reports proposals to raise funds to provide the "Hazlerigg & District War Memorial Centre" to commemorate all those who were killed or died from wounds in both 1914-18 and 1939-45 wars; 21/08/1953 reports Hall opening; 27/11/1953 reports unveiling of Plaque. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
Source of quotation
“At the going down of the sun . . .” For the Fallen Lawrence Binyon
Research acknowledgements
J. Brown; the late Mrs L. Bailey (Gosforth LHS); A.W.K. Green (Gosforth L.H.S.)
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