Memorial

Carr Ellison Park 1914-18

Hebburn

Memorial Name: Carr Ellison Park 1914-18 (H93.14)

NEWMP Ref No.: H93.14

Parish: Hebburn

Original Location:

Carr Ellison Park

Which War:

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Ceremony of officially handing over of the title deeds to the town took place on 7th August 1920 by Col. R.H. Carr-Ellison.

Materials Used:

Granite

How Money was Raised:

Donated by Col. Carr-Ellison

Ownership and Maintenance: Deeds of the park were officially handed over to the Urban District Council.

Inscription:

The Great War
This park was presented to the
inhabitants of Hebburn by
Colonel Ralph Henry Carr-Ellison, C.M.C.
in memory of those Hebburn men who
laid down their lives in the service
of their country, and as a token of
gratitude for the safe return of his only son
John Campbell Carr-Ellison, Lieut.
1st Royal Dragoons.

On rear:
This stone was erected by the
Hebburn Urban District Council
on behalf of the inhabitants
as a token of their deep appreciation
of
Colonel Carr-Ellison’s
munificent gift
John Black,
July 1920 Chairman.

Memorial Description:

Park.

There is a flat-topped monument with a pillar at each side.
It stands on two steps and a shaped plinth.

A polished plaque at the front bears the dedication in sans serif capitals apart from the heading which is in elaborate capitals.

On the back is another plaque showing the appreciation of the gift.

The lettering is in sans serif capitals.

Names:

None

Notes:

1. “There was some little trouble when the offer was first made” to present the park to the town, which had now been overcome. It was thought that the site should be used for housing.

2. From Hebburn, 3,000 men served and over 300 fell.

3. Col. Carr-Ellison said his grandfather and father had both said that an open space should be provided for the thickly populated town of Hebburn, and he was pleased to be able to carry out their desire.

4. “Complaints were made about the shortage of workmen’s trains leaving the town, and it was agreed to send a deputation to the NER company on the matter”. This was presumably so that people could attend the opening.

5. The park was also to commemorate the coming of age of Col. Carr-Ellison’s son, Lieut. John Campbell Carr-Ellison.

External Links:

Historic England Listing

Sources:

Photos: C. Sanders; James Pasby

Illustrated Chronicle
06/08/1920 reports official opening tomorrow;
09/08/1920 reports opening with photos.

Newcastle Daily Chronicle
15/07/1919 reports initial moves to reject the offer;
12/08/1919 reports decision to accept the offer;
14/10/1919 reports acceptance;
09/08/1920 reports official opening.

Newcastle Weekly Chronicle
19/08/1919 reports problems and rejection of proposal;
19/06/1920 reports progress;
14/08/1920 reports official opening;

Northern Echo
11/11/1919 reports Col. Carr Ellison agreeing to open the park.

North Mail
09/08/1920 reports official opening.