Memorial Details

Cottages 1914-18 Maude Terrace

S145.01

ST. HELEN’S

Maude Terrace, on north side, opposite the Trading Estate.

1914-18

Opened 12th November 1921 by M.H. Kellett, Esq., former manager of the Colliery, plaque unveiled by Mr. J.E. Brown-Humes.

Pair of cottages, one of two similar pairs, see S145.02. A plaque with domed top has been affixed. The names are listed in two columns, using raised sans serif capitals.

These / cottages / were erected by / St. Helens Colliery Workmen / as a memorial to those / who fell in the Great War.
Amongst others the following / fellow workers / laid down their lives.
R.I.P.

Messrs. Pease and Partners

Both sets of cottages cost £4,200.

Messrs. Pease and Partners and public subscription

Designed by Messrs. Kellett and Clayton, Architects, Bishop Auckland and Darlington; built by Mr. Metcalfe of Shildon.

1. “One of the cottages was tastefully furnished for the occasion by the Bishop Auckland and District Co-operative Society”.

2. The men employed at the Colliery had raised £2,600 for the benefit of wives of soldiers during the war, and continued the fund for the benefit of widows and children.

3. Mr. Kellett was presented with the silver box as a memento of the occasion; Mr. Brown-Humes was presented with a silver cigarette box.

4 "Messrs. Pease and Partners propose to erect a number of memorial cottages for occupation by disabled soldiers or sailors in connection with their collieries in South Durham. These cottages will be substantial single-story buildings of attractive design, semi-detached, and provided with spacious gardens. Each house will have a comfortable living-room, well-equipped scullery; bath-room, and two large bedrooms. The plans provide for numerous labour-saving fitments and other devices for the comfort and convenience of the tenants. We illustrate above a sketch elevation of the pair of cottages about to be built at St. Helen's Colliery. It is pleasing to note that the local Miners' Lodge has also decided that their Memorial will take a similar shape. We commend this scheme as a particularly useful form in which to express gratitude to thosr who have suffered for England."
5 The first four occupants, who had the highest percentage of disability, with their families were announced as follows:
Mr. James Mooney, Front Street, St. Helen's, a stoker on a boat torpedoed in the North Sea who sustained severe injuries to his back;

Mr. George Lamb, Barracks Street, St. Helen's, wounded at least twice, and had injuries to his foot

Mr. John Martin, Fylands. wounded at least twice, and had injuries to his arm

Mr. John Harker, St. Helen's Square had lost a leg.

Photo of plaque: Simon Raine

Darlington and Stockton Times 01/10/1921 reports proposals; 19/11/1921 reports unveiling.

Durham County Advertiser 17/11/1921

Northern Echo 14/11/1921 reports opening.

Evening Despatch 14/11/1921 reports unveiling.

Auckland Chronicle 04/03/1920 carries the photo and report in Note 4 above; 17/11/1921 reports opening; 01/12/1921 reports names of the first occupants.

Darlington and Stockton Times (North) 1921 11 19 Sat

Evening Dispatch 1921 11 14 Mon

Northern Echo 1921 11 14 Mon

Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; Dorothy Hall

Kevin Richardson is researching the names on this memorial Contact: knrichardson53@gmail.com

 

ST. HELEN’S    Maude Terrace   

   These 

   cottages

   were erected by

   St. Helens Colliery Workmen

   as a memorial to those 

   who fell in the Great War

   --------

   Amongst others the following

   fellow workmen

   laid down their lives.

   R.I.P.

   D.L.I.

   W. Baker           P. Little

   W. Blenkin         E. Mason

   J.W. Bowran        J. Oates

   H. Dobbin          T. Pratt

   T. Dunn            W. Radcliffe

   T. Goldsborough    J. Robinson

   T. Hebden          A. Simpson

   W. Hutchfield      R. Smart

   G. Judge           N. Weatherald

   R. Lane            F.L. Wilson

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   Opened by M.H. Kellett, Esq.,

   November 12th 1921

NamesS145.01   

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