Memorial Details
Memorial
Statues Annand V.C. and Young V.C. Town Hall
Reference
S86.164
Place
SOUTH SHIELDS
Map ref
NZ 366668
Original Location
Town Hall, Westoe Road. On the back wall of the stairs leading from the ground floor to the 1st floor.
Which war
a. Pte. T. Young VC 1914-18
b. Capt. R. Annand VC 1939-45
b. Capt. R. Annand VC 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 4th May 2007 The statue of Thomas Young was unveiled by his nephew, Jack Walsh; that of Richard Annad was unveiled by his nephew Sir David Chapman.
Memorial Description
Two statues. Below each is a framed plaque given a history of the person.
Below is a brass plaque. At the top is the Durham Light Infantry badge raised in half relief.
Below is a brass plaque. At the top is the Durham Light Infantry badge raised in half relief.
Materials used
Bronze statues; brass plaque
Inscription
2Lt. R.W. Annand V.C.
Pte. T. Young V.C.
These statues by Roger Andrews, Sculptor, were presented by
Lieutenant General Robin Brims Cb., CBE., DSO.
On behalf of
The Durham Light Infantry Association, South Shields Branch, to the people of South Tyneside
On
4th May 2007
They were received by
His Worship The Mayor of South Tyneside, Councillor, Edward Malcolm
On behalf of the people of South Tyneside.
The project was supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Names
See above
Who commissioned
Durham Light Infantry Association, South Shields
Cost
£20,000
How money was raised
Public subscription
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Roger Andrews, sculptor
Ownership and maintenance
South Tyneside Council
Notes
1. There were two empty niches on the stairway, which is why the statues were placed there.
2. A maquette of the relevant statue was presented to Mr. Walsh and Sir David Chapman by the Lord Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear Mr. Nigel Sherlock.
3. For Captain Annand, see Every Name A Story entry
4. For Thomas Young see Every Name A Story entry
2. A maquette of the relevant statue was presented to Mr. Walsh and Sir David Chapman by the Lord Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear Mr. Nigel Sherlock.
3. For Captain Annand, see Every Name A Story entry
4. For Thomas Young see Every Name A Story entry
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: James Pasby
Durham Bugle No.15 Autumn 2007
Durham Bugle No.15 Autumn 2007
External web link
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
James Pasby
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