Memorial Details
Memorial
Monument 1914-18, 1939-45 Roadside
Reference
S9.01
Place
SEATONSLUICE
Map ref
NZ 338768
Original Location
In triangular park between West Terrace and Collywell Bay Road.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled 10th September 1921 by Lt. Col. Pollard, C.M.G., D.S.O. in the absence of Lord Hastings; dedicated by Rev. J. Metcalf, Primitive Methodist Minister.
Memorial Description
Cross of Latin type on column resting on a stone base, 20 feet total height, and weighing over five tons. Stone base is 7 feet 11 inches square. Low wall surround, 14 feet square, which originally had railings with an iron gate, since removed. The cross is described as being "a real work of memorial art, bearing festoons of oak leaves and laurel wreaths".
The dedications are on the granite pedestal on the west and north sides, with the names listed in single columns on the south and east sides. All lettering is in sans serif capitals.
The dedications are on the granite pedestal on the west and north sides, with the names listed in single columns on the south and east sides. All lettering is in sans serif capitals.
Materials used
Rubislaw Granite (Aberdeen) and stone, on steps of Yorkshire stone.
Inscription
On west side
To the Honour of our / Glorious Dead / and in Memory of the Men of / Seaton Sluice and Old Hartley / who fell in the Great War / 1914-1919 / and the World War / 1939-45
On north side
In the Great War 1914-1919 / 202 men from the district / responded to the country's call. / 23 made the supreme sacrifice. / In the World War over / 200 men and women served and / 27 made the supreme sacrifice. / Erected by Public subscription.
To the Honour of our / Glorious Dead / and in Memory of the Men of / Seaton Sluice and Old Hartley / who fell in the Great War / 1914-1919 / and the World War / 1939-45
On north side
In the Great War 1914-1919 / 202 men from the district / responded to the country's call. / 23 made the supreme sacrifice. / In the World War over / 200 men and women served and / 27 made the supreme sacrifice. / Erected by Public subscription.
Names
Who commissioned
War Memorial Committee
Cost
£600 approx.
How money was raised
Public subscription. Site donated by Lord Hastings.
Present condition
Restored late 1993 by the Seaton Sluice Memorial Association.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
T. & G. Cocks, Blyth.
Ownership and maintenance
Memorial handed over to Council at Unveiling Ceremony.
Notes
1. 202 men left from Seaton Sluice and Old Hartley, of whom 23 lost their lives.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown; Phil Thirkell; Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall; old postcards: Bob Preston; Tom Allan; Tony Harding
Shields Daily News 17/02/1921 and 1921 passim reports discussions about monument, fund-raising entertainment and state of funds; 24/08/1921 gives notice of proposed unveiling; 12/09/1921 reports unveiling
Morpeth Herald 09/04/1920 reports the investiture of the Royal Red Cross (2nd Class) to Miss Winifred Taylor by King George V at Buckingham Palace for services rendered during the war; 30/04/1920 reports fund raising; 01/04/1921 reports discussion; 12/08/1921 reports details of the memorial; 02/09/1921 announces unveiling; 16/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Journal 21/04/1921 reports fund raising fancy dress ball
Illustrated Chronicle 13/09/1921 has photo and reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 10/09/1921 reports inability of Lord Hastings to attend the unveiling; 12/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 17/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Blyth News 12/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Whitley Bay Observer 16/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 24/08/1921 reports expected unveiling; 12/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Northumberland Record Office War Memorial Committee meetings.
Morpeth County Library Frith collection of photographs
Newcastle Central Library Photo 1930?
News Post Leader 09/12/1993 reports repairs and thanks those who helped
Shields Daily News 17/02/1921 and 1921 passim reports discussions about monument, fund-raising entertainment and state of funds; 24/08/1921 gives notice of proposed unveiling; 12/09/1921 reports unveiling
Morpeth Herald 09/04/1920 reports the investiture of the Royal Red Cross (2nd Class) to Miss Winifred Taylor by King George V at Buckingham Palace for services rendered during the war; 30/04/1920 reports fund raising; 01/04/1921 reports discussion; 12/08/1921 reports details of the memorial; 02/09/1921 announces unveiling; 16/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Journal 21/04/1921 reports fund raising fancy dress ball
Illustrated Chronicle 13/09/1921 has photo and reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 10/09/1921 reports inability of Lord Hastings to attend the unveiling; 12/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 17/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Blyth News 12/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Whitley Bay Observer 16/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 24/08/1921 reports expected unveiling; 12/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Northumberland Record Office War Memorial Committee meetings.
Morpeth County Library Frith collection of photographs
Newcastle Central Library Photo 1930?
News Post Leader 09/12/1993 reports repairs and thanks those who helped
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
The late Tom Allan, Seaton Delaval & District Local History Society; the late R.W. Gould; Bob Preston; P. Thirkell; J. Brown; Michael Newrick; Tony Harding; Sydney Graham; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
Monument 1914-18, 1939-45 Roadside (S9.01)
SEATON SLUICE.
On west side : On north side
To the Honour of our In the Great War 1914-1919
Glorious Dead 202 men from the district
and in Memory of the Men of responded to the country's call
Seaton Sluice and Old Hartley 23 made the supreme sacrifice
who fell in the Great War in the World War over
1914-1919 200 men and women served and
and the World War 27 made the supreme sacrifice
1939-1945
Erected by Public subscription.
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On third side : On fourth side :
L.Sergt. Wm. Hedley R.W. A.B. J.D. Ingram R.N.
Corp. Joseph Wardle K.O.Y.L.I. Sergt. D. Bumphrey R.A.F.
Corp. G.E. Hunter N.F. Sergt. D. Rowles R.A.F.
L.Corp. Wm. Dixon N.F., M.Medal. Capt. A. Gibson M.N.
L.Corp. T.L. Humble M.G.C.C. F/O. W.D. Fairney R.A.F.
Pte. John Jas. Mitchell N.F. L/Bdr. A. Hodkinson R.A.
Pte. Geo. Jackson N.F. P.O. J. Sharp R.N.
Pte. Jas. Watts N.F. A.B. M. Angus R.N.
Pte. Chris. Dixon R.F.A. P.O. F. Whalebone R.N.
Pte. John Watson W.R. Bdr. T.H. Hume R.A.
Pte. Robt. Hudson C.G. Tpr. W. Dixon K.D.G.
Pte. John Jordan N.F. Std. E.M. Beales M.N.
Pte. R.B. Storey K.O.Y.L.I. Ast.Ck. J. Park R.N.
Pte. Geo. Wren N.F. Sergt. K.D. White R.A.F.
Pte. W.E. Wilson N.F. Pte. W. Gibson W.Y.R.
Pte. Alf. Lynn R.S. Pte. L.R. Heron R.A.
Pte. Jas. R. Lynn R.I.R. Pte. A.W. Mosey R.A.M.C.
Pte. Geo. Burt K.L.R. 1st.Eng. M. Robinson M.N.
Pte. Robt. Thompson W.R. Sergt. G. Parker R.A.
Pte. Isaac Wier sic) N.F. Sergt. T. Nainby R.A.F.
Pte. Jas. Brown N.F. Capt. J.A.Tilmouth M.N.
Thos. Watson A.B. P.O. A. Whitford F.A.A.
J.H. Erskine A.B. L.S. E.W. Bennett R.N.
A.C. R.B. Clewes R.A.F.
4th.Eng. D. Davies M.N.
Pte. L. Johnson E.Y.R.
Std.1st/C. T.W.C. Tweedy R.N.
1914 – 1919 1939 - 1945
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The Newcastle Daily Chronicle 24/8/1921 has some differences:
R. Hudson, regiment given as N.F. instead of C.G.
Jas. Jordan W.R. instead of John Jordan N.F.
A. Lynn regiment given as N.F. instead of R.S.
Jas. Warran N.F. does not appear on the memorial.
G. Burt regiment given as K.Y.L.O. instead of K.L.R.
Jas. Lynn R.A.F. instead of Jas. R. Lynn, R.I.R.
J. Weir N.F. instead of Isaac Wier, N.F.
W. Hedley N.F. instead of Wm. Hedley, R.W.
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Newcastle Daily Chronicle 12/9/1921 has some differences:
Lce.Cpl. William Dixon N.F. instead of L.Sergt.
Corpl. T.L. Humble instead of L.Corp.
B.J. Mitchell instead of John Jas. Mitchell
R. Hudson N.F. instead of C.G.
Jas. Jordan instead of John Jordan
A. Lynn regiment N.F. instead of R.S.
G. Wren regiment E.F. instead of N.F.
Jas Warren N.F. does not appear on the memorial.
G. Burt regiment K.O.Y.L.I. instead of K.L.R.
Jas. Lynn regiment R.A.F. instead of R.I.R.
J. Weir instead of Isaac Wier
W. Hedley N.F. instead of Wm. Hedley, R.W.
J.H. Arskine instead of Erskine
NamesS9.01
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