Memorial Details
Memorial
Garden Civil Defence and Police 1939-45 Panama Gardens
Reference
W84.13
Place
WHITLEY BAY
Map ref
NZ 351733
Original Location
Panama Gardens, The Links.
Which war
1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Opened 10th September 1950 By Coun. Mrs. G. Waggott, chairman of Whitley Bay Council. Dedicated by Canon A.B. Parry-Evans of Whitley Bay.
Rededicated 13th November 2002
Memorial Description
Garden with pool. Plaque 11 inches high x 36 inches wide (276mm x 914mm) set into the ground. Lettering is of lead attached to the stone.
Materials used
Pink granite.
Inscription
has been provided to commemorate those of the
Civil Defence Service and Special Constabulary
of the Whitley Bay Urban District
who gave their lives in the War 1939-1945.
Names
None
Who commissioned
Whitley Bay Council
Present condition
Restored 2002
Notes
1. The pool was rectangular with a fountain. This has now been filled in and made into a flowerbed.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: R.W. Gould; photo taken at restoration: J. Brown
Shields Daily News 11/09/1950 reports unveiling ceremony.
Shields Daily News 11/09/1950 reports unveiling ceremony.
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
The late R.W. Gould; J. Brown
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