Memorial Details
Memorial
Monument 1914-18 1939-45 Roadside
Reference
C96.01
Place
CLARA VALE
Map ref
NZ 134649
Original Location
On corner at entry to village.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled 22nd October 1921 by Lieut.Col. F.R. Simpson
Memorial Description
A half-draped urn on a high pedestal, standing on a double plinth, which in turn stands on a concrete step on a concrete base. The whole is set into a tiny garden with grass and flowers, and enclosed with a white painted iron fence.
On the sides of the high pedestal are slightly tapering raised panels with a shallow pointed top. The dedication from 1914-18, with names listed in two columns, are on the front panel, those from 1939-45 are on the side.
In each case, the lettering is incised and painted white, using Roman capitals throughout.
On the sides of the high pedestal are slightly tapering raised panels with a shallow pointed top. The dedication from 1914-18, with names listed in two columns, are on the front panel, those from 1939-45 are on the side.
In each case, the lettering is incised and painted white, using Roman capitals throughout.
Materials used
Polished Aberdeen granite
Inscription
In proud and grateful memory / of the men of / this Colliery who fell in / the Great War / 1914 - 1918
Names
Cost
£275
How money was raised
Public subscription. Site given by Stella Coal Company.
Present condition
Restored 2008 by Gateshead Council.
Ownership and maintenance
Handed over to the Ryton Urban District Council at the unveiling.
Notes
1. In 2008, the wrought iron railings were shot blasted back to the original metal and repainted. The concrete paving has been replaced with natural stone.
2. The site is "near the Co-operative Stores" at the angle of two roads leading into the village.
3. The day of the unveiling was "wet and boisterous" and after the unveiling, the company retired to the school for the rest of the ceremony.
4. At the unveiling, scrolls were presented to relatives by Mr. J. Robson, President of the Durham Miners’ Association.
2. The site is "near the Co-operative Stores" at the angle of two roads leading into the village.
3. The day of the unveiling was "wet and boisterous" and after the unveiling, the company retired to the school for the rest of the ceremony.
4. At the unveiling, scrolls were presented to relatives by Mr. J. Robson, President of the Durham Miners’ Association.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown; Nan Smith
Illustrated Chronicle 24/10/1921 reports unveiling with photos.
Consett Guardian 28/10/1921 reports unveiling tomorrow; 04/11/1921 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 24/10/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 24/10/1921 reports unveiling.
Evening Chronicle 21/06/2008 reports restoration.
Illustrated Chronicle 24/10/1921 reports unveiling with photos.
Consett Guardian 28/10/1921 reports unveiling tomorrow; 04/11/1921 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 24/10/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 24/10/1921 reports unveiling.
Evening Chronicle 21/06/2008 reports restoration.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Mrs N. Smith, Ryton; George and Janet Brown; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
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Monument 1914-18 1939-45 Roadside (C96.01)
Clara Vale On corner at entry to village.
On front
In proud & grateful memory
of the men of
this Colliery who fell in
the Great War
1914 - 1919
Wm. Armstrong T. Lee
John Briggs W. Mathews
Jos. Burrows J. Martindale
Hy. Burrows T. Marshall
Geo. Bird J. Moore
Robt. Ballance J. McCarthy
Edgar Beck R. McShane
John Babe T. Orr
Robt. Briggs W. Pearson
Ralph Batey J. Richardson
Wm. Cook J. Robson
Geo. Cockbain A. Robson
W. Clark J. Routledge
M. Carr E. Robinson
J. Elliott F. Rutherford
J. Fairbrother T. Sargeant
T. Gordon W. Scaife
J. Graham C.E. Suggett
S. Gillette J. Stephenson
C. Humble G. Sowerby
T.W. Hunter W. Scott
W. Harrison J. Teasdale
J. Howie W. Turbit
J. Johnson R. Walker
F. Johnson J. Walker
J. Kendall C. Ward
J. Leeming W. Wardle
W. Leeming H. Waugh
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On side
1939 - 1945
George Edmund Lewis
John Navin
NamesC96.01
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