Memorial Details
Memorial
Memorial Hall 1914-18 North End
Reference
S123.01
Place
SHINCLIFFE
Original Location
North end of village. On a very steep site (old railway embankment).
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Second building officially opened December 1923 by Mr. M.R. Kirby of Bowburn, agent for Messrs. Dorman, Long and Co.
Memorial Description
Memorial hall. This is the second one and has corrugated iron walls and roof on a brick base. It “consists of a hall, with a small stage-like platform, and two ante-rooms. The interior, which is heated by stoves, and lighted by electricity generated on the premises, is completely wood-lined”.
Materials used
Corrugated iron.
Inscription
None
Names
None
Who commissioned
War Memorial Committee, Chairman Mr. H.Y. Smith.
Cost
£400
How money was raised
Public subscription
Present condition
"Despite the unprepossessing exterior, the inside is beautifully kept, with a very good floor and proper stage".
Notes
1. The building was erected in October 1922 but three months later it was burnt down. and had to be rebuilt. It is thought that the fire was caused by the over-heating of the stove, which had been lit in readiness for a whist drive to be held that evening. It had been insured for £300 which formed the basis for a new fund which was augmented by £400 from fund raising and donations.
2. The only regret of the Committee Chairman was that the hut was not central. The aim had been to obtain a site equidistant from the village and colliery but they were unsuccessful.
3. The hut was for the community and for the Women’s Institute. It was proposed to use it for educational purposes as well as social functions.
4. On a visit in 2016 the roof and windows have been renewed and a sloping graded path has been installed.
2. The only regret of the Committee Chairman was that the hut was not central. The aim had been to obtain a site equidistant from the village and colliery but they were unsuccessful.
3. The hut was for the community and for the Women’s Institute. It was proposed to use it for educational purposes as well as social functions.
4. On a visit in 2016 the roof and windows have been renewed and a sloping graded path has been installed.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Simon Raine (1997); James Pasby
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 27/01/1923 page 11 reports burning of first hut.
Northern Echo 20/01/1923 reports burning of first hut.
Durham County Advertiser 21/12/1923 reports opening of second building.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 27/01/1923 page 11 reports burning of first hut.
Northern Echo 20/01/1923 reports burning of first hut.
Durham County Advertiser 21/12/1923 reports opening of second building.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
John Charters is researching the names on the Shincliffe memorials
Contact: johncharters@fsmail.net
Memorial Hall 1914-18 North End (S123.01)
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