Memorial Details
Memorial
Nurse's Home 1914-18
Reference
S56.06
Place
STOCKSFIELD
Map ref
NZ 058615
Original Location
Main Road. Behind Memorial Cross and garden.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Foundation stone laid by Viscountess Allendale 12th February 1921; officially opened 11th November 1921 by Lady Armstrong.
Memorial Description
Nurse's house, two storeyed house of two bays with central door. Above the door is inscribed "Stocksfield War Memorial". Built of brick, surrounded by a garden, and containing a sitting room, storeroom for medicines, bandages, etc., kitchen, domestic offices, three bedrooms and a bathroom. The building is surrounded by about a quarter of an acre of ground.
Materials used
Brick, now pebble dashed.
Inscription
Names
None
Cost
£1,500 needed for nurses' home and cross (See S56.03)
How money was raised
Public subscription. Site given by Lord Allendale.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Architects: Dixon and Son, Newcastle; built by Mr. Wm. Strachan, Riding Mill.
Notes
1. The foundation stone was laid on the same day as the unveiling of the memorial cross.
2. The first nurse to live in the cottage was Nurse Biggam.
3. After all expenses were met for the home and the cross, there was a considerable sum of money left over to start the district nurse fund.
4. The Viscountess was presented with an ivory-handled silver trowel as a memento of the occasion, which was inscribed: “Presented to Viscountess Allendale on the occasion of her laying the foundation stone of the War Memorial Cottage, Stocksfield on Tyne, 12th February 1921.
2. The first nurse to live in the cottage was Nurse Biggam.
3. After all expenses were met for the home and the cross, there was a considerable sum of money left over to start the district nurse fund.
4. The Viscountess was presented with an ivory-handled silver trowel as a memento of the occasion, which was inscribed: “Presented to Viscountess Allendale on the occasion of her laying the foundation stone of the War Memorial Cottage, Stocksfield on Tyne, 12th February 1921.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Paul Graham; Tony Harding
Newcastle Daily Journal 13/03/1920 reports proposal to erect the cottage, that plan had been chosen; 05/04/1920 reports a silver collection in aid of the Cottage Hospital War Memorial.
Illustrated Chronicle 14/02/1921 reports laying of foundation stone with architect’s drawing; 08/06/1921 carries photos of almost-finished house; 12/11/1921 reports official opening with photos.
Northern Echo 14/02/1920 reports foundation stone laying;
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 19/02/1921 reports laying of foundation stone.
Haltwhistle Echo 18/02/1921 reports laying of foundation stone.
Hexham Weekly News 20/06/1919 reports proposals top erect a memorial for the parishes of Bywell and Broomley including a nurse's home if sufficient funds were raised; 18/11/1921 reports laying of foundation stone.
Hexham Courant 13/02/1920 reports proposals and costs; 15/11/1996 feature 75 years ago reports laying of foundation stone.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 12/11/1921 reports opening.
Newcastle Daily Journal 13/03/1920 reports proposal to erect the cottage, that plan had been chosen; 05/04/1920 reports a silver collection in aid of the Cottage Hospital War Memorial.
Illustrated Chronicle 14/02/1921 reports laying of foundation stone with architect’s drawing; 08/06/1921 carries photos of almost-finished house; 12/11/1921 reports official opening with photos.
Northern Echo 14/02/1920 reports foundation stone laying;
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 19/02/1921 reports laying of foundation stone.
Haltwhistle Echo 18/02/1921 reports laying of foundation stone.
Hexham Weekly News 20/06/1919 reports proposals top erect a memorial for the parishes of Bywell and Broomley including a nurse's home if sufficient funds were raised; 18/11/1921 reports laying of foundation stone.
Hexham Courant 13/02/1920 reports proposals and costs; 15/11/1996 feature 75 years ago reports laying of foundation stone.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 12/11/1921 reports opening.
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Research acknowledgements
Paul Graham (Prudhoe Local History Society) J. Brown; Michael Newrick; C.N. Dallison; Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall
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