Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Colliery Miners' Hall
Reference
T59.02
Place
TRIMDON GRANGE
Map ref
NZ 369354
Original Location
Originally above a fireplace in the Miners’ Hall.
Present Location
St. Alban’s Church, Lillie Terrace. In the nave, opposite T59.03
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 12th June 1920 by Mrs. R.S.Tate of The Grange, Trimdon Grange.
Memorial Description
Plaque 3 feet 10 inches high x 5 feet 4 inches long. The surround is of brown alabaster, carved in classic shape, with crossed staffs of office on a laurel wreath raised in half relief. The words “They died for freedom and honour” are carved in half relief in a sunken panel on the bottom border.
The central main panel of white marble bears the dedication. The names are listed in five columns. All lettering is incised and blackened using Roman capitals throughout.
The central main panel of white marble bears the dedication. The names are listed in five columns. All lettering is incised and blackened using Roman capitals throughout.
Materials used
Alabaster frame, marble panel.
Inscription
To the memory of 450 men of the Trimdons, (Trimdon Grange, Trimdon Colliery, / Trimdon Village and Kelloe Winning) who fought in the Great War / 94 of whom gave their lives and whose names are inscribed below.
They died for freedom and honour.
They died for freedom and honour.
Names
Cost
£200
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
J. Doyle Jones, London and West Hartlepool
Notes
1. This is the memorial referred to in T59.01
2. Eddie Pike of "Trimdon Past and Present" allowed the photographing of the memorial in its original location.
3. “The Trimdon Relief Committee has been responsible for carrying out the scheme which amounts to to £200, of which sum
they have in hand: balance from Relief Fund £87 19s; from Walter Scott Ltd. £100; Trimdon Grange Mechanics £3 3s; Station Town Co-operative Society £2 2s; and balance from peace celebrations £2/0/6d.”
4. Mrs Tate's husband was the agent to Messrs Walter Scott Ltd. at Trimdon Grange and East Hetton collieries.
5. The Durham Chronicle 14/07/1967 reports -Trimdon War Memorial has been moved from the disused miners hall to the Parish Church. The Dedicated was by Rev. John Bruce of Carlisle (born Trimdon) and the service led by Rev. C.A.A. Mortenson Vicar. The moving was organised by the Trimdon Branch of the British Legion.
2. Eddie Pike of "Trimdon Past and Present" allowed the photographing of the memorial in its original location.
3. “The Trimdon Relief Committee has been responsible for carrying out the scheme which amounts to to £200, of which sum
they have in hand: balance from Relief Fund £87 19s; from Walter Scott Ltd. £100; Trimdon Grange Mechanics £3 3s; Station Town Co-operative Society £2 2s; and balance from peace celebrations £2/0/6d.”
4. Mrs Tate's husband was the agent to Messrs Walter Scott Ltd. at Trimdon Grange and East Hetton collieries.
5. The Durham Chronicle 14/07/1967 reports -Trimdon War Memorial has been moved from the disused miners hall to the Parish Church. The Dedicated was by Rev. John Bruce of Carlisle (born Trimdon) and the service led by Rev. C.A.A. Mortenson Vicar. The moving was organised by the Trimdon Branch of the British Legion.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: Simon Raine; photo of the memorial in its original position: J. Brown
Auckland and County Chronicle 17/06/1920 reports unveiling.
Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail 14/06/1920 reports unveiling
Durham Chronicle 14/07/1967 reports move to St Albans
Auckland and County Chronicle 17/06/1920 reports unveiling.
Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail 14/06/1920 reports unveiling
Durham Chronicle 14/07/1967 reports move to St Albans
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; C. Sanders; Eddie Pike (Trimdon Past and Present)
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Plaque 1914-18 Colliery Miners' Hall (T59.02)
To the memory of 450 men of the Trimdons, (Trimdon Grange, Trimdon Colliery,
Trimdon Village and Kelloe Winning) who fought in the Great War
94 of whom gave their lives and whose names are inscribed below.
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Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Allison, Pte. G. Donnelly, Pte. C. Heslop, Sig. R.
Armes, “ S. Duignan, “ P. Higgins, Pte. J.
Asslebrough,“ M. Durkin, “ J. Hill, “ R.
Attwood, Cpl. J. Edmunds, Cpl. T. Hopper, Sgt., R.
Barnes, Pte. J. Ellis, Gnr. W. Howard, Pte. A.
Barnes, “ W.S. Elvin, Pte. A.J. Hutchinson, “ A.
Berry, Cpl. W. Errington, “ G. Jones, Sgt. J.T.
Blakemore, L/Cpl.T.W. Etherington,“ T.W. Jones, “ E.W.
Blakelock, Pte. G. Eva, L/Cpl.G.H. Lamb, Spr. J.
Broom, Sig. A.J. Fellows, Sgt. R. Lawson, Sig. R.
Brown, Pte. A. Ferris, Pte. J. Longstaff, Spr. E.
Cable, “ R.B. Forbes, “ M. Lowe, Pte. J.
Collins, “ J. Halliday, “ T. Lowery, “ T.
Cook, L/Cpl.J.W. Harding, Gnr. J. Lynch, Gnr. T.
Cook, Pte. H. Hardy, Pte. J.T. Mallaby, Pte. J.H.
Cook, “ H.E. Harland, “ T.W. McPartlin, “ J.
Craggs, Cpl. J. Harker, Cpl. S.S. Mole, L/Cpl.A.
Craig, L/Cpl.H. Hepworth, Pte. T. Moore, Pte. G.
Cunliffe, Pte. W. Heron, Cpl. D. Myers, L/Cpl.A
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Column 4 Column 5
Orton, Pte. J. Sheffield, Pte. J.W.
Owens, Dvr. G. Shorthouse, Cpl. J.
Parks, Pte. J. Shorthouse, Pte. F.
Parks, “ L. Simpson, “ R.
Pinkney, “ J.W. Smith, “ J.
Preston, “ J. Snowdon, “ F.
Redfern, “ J. Spence, “ W.
Redfern, “ T. Stratford, Sgt. A.
Reed, “ J. Styles, Pte. R.
Roberts, Gnr. W. Sutton, L/Cpl.J.
Robinson, Pte. W. Thomas, R/Mn. S.
Robinson, Cyc. J. Vickers, L/Cpl.A.D.L.
Robson, L/Cpl.J.W. West, Pte. F.
Robson, Pte. G. Wilkes, “ H.
Roe, R/Man.W.M. Williamson, Sgt. E.
Ruddick, Pte. R.W. Williamson, Pte. A.
Scott, Sgt. J. Yates, Pte. J.G.
Scott, L/Cpl.B. Young, “ A.
Scott, Pte. M.
They Died for Freedom and Honour
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