Memorial Details
Memorial
Cenotaph 1914-18 1939-45 The Green
Reference
S130.01
Place
SOUTHWICK
Map ref
NZ 384585
Original Location
The Green, Southwick
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled 4th November 1928
b. 1988
b. 1988
Memorial Description
Cenotaph approx. 8 feet (2.56m) high x 5 feet (1.52m) square with extra raised top set on four shallow steps made of square granite blocks, the lowest measuring 10 feet (3.04m) square x 6 inches (152mm) high. On the west side in a bronze Latin cross. On the east side is a bronze laurel wreath, the dates 1914-1918 and the words “Lest we Forget”. On all four sides are plaques with the dedication raised in casting. Each is 6 feet 3 inches (1.90m) high x 5 feet 3 inches (1.60m) wide. At centre front the dates 1914-1918 are underneath a laurel wreath. On the back is a cross. The dates 1939-45 are on the right side, the left side is blank.
Materials used
Rubislaw fine axed grey granite with black ebony granite panels.
Inscription
a. 1914-1918
b. 1939-1945
Lest we forget.
b. 1939-1945
Lest we forget.
Names
None
Who commissioned
War Memorial Committee
How money was raised
Public subscription
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Designed by Mr Walter B. Thomas, Architect to Southwick-on-Wear Urban District Council; made by Mr. J. Wilson Byram, Sculptor, Southwick.
Notes
1. One of the proposals, put forward by the British Legion, was for the purchase of the old Drill Hall, which would be converted into an Institute. The hall, owned by the Territorial Forces Association, would cost £600.
2. The British Legion had started to try and raise funds for a memorial but found it difficult. Eventually they called a meeting of public bodies, who all agreed to help. A War Memorial Committee was appointed
2. The British Legion had started to try and raise funds for a memorial but found it difficult. Eventually they called a meeting of public bodies, who all agreed to help. A War Memorial Committee was appointed
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; James Pasby
Illustrated Chronicle 10/04/1922 reports proposal to buy Drill Hall
Illustrated Chronicle 10/04/1922 reports proposal to buy Drill Hall
External web link
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders; Jennifer Morrison; Dorothy Hall; Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale
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