Memorial Details
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Memorial
Institute 1914-18
Reference
D10.03
Place
DINNINGTON
Map ref
NZ 208735
Original Location
Near Village Hall.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Foundation stone laid 29th September 1923 by Thomas Simpson of Hepscott Hall, formally opened 24th November 1923 by Col. Sir Joseph Reed.
Memorial Description
Institute. Red brick building, single storey, comprising billiard room, games room and reading room.
On the gable end of the building, which faces the main street, is a stone plaque 3 feet high x 2 feet wide, bearing the names of those who died, all lettering incised in sans serif capitals. Round the corner is another stone plaque 15 inches high x 2 feet wide giving the details of the laying of the foundation stone, all lettering incised in Roman capitals.
On the gable end of the building, which faces the main street, is a stone plaque 3 feet high x 2 feet wide, bearing the names of those who died, all lettering incised in sans serif capitals. Round the corner is another stone plaque 15 inches high x 2 feet wide giving the details of the laying of the foundation stone, all lettering incised in Roman capitals.
Materials used
Red brick building, stone plaques.
Inscription
1923. / Dinnington Village War / Memorial Institute, erected in memory of the / men of this village / who fell in the Great War / 1914-1918.
Names
How money was raised
Public subscription. Also donation from the Miners' Welfare Fund.
Notes
1. Mr. Simpson received a gold pencil after laying the foundation stone.
2. Col. Reed received a gold pencil case after opening the hall.
3. Mr. Marsh (Hall Committee Chairman) announced, amid applause, that he had a cheque for £25 which he had begged for the Institute, and rather than have them have a mortgage on the building, he was prepared to find another £25. Also, if they care to arrange a billiard handicap before Christmas, he would give them a turkey, goose and cock chicken as prizes”.
4. Mr. Marsh and Sir Joseph played the first game on the billiard table.
2. Col. Reed received a gold pencil case after opening the hall.
3. Mr. Marsh (Hall Committee Chairman) announced, amid applause, that he had a cheque for £25 which he had begged for the Institute, and rather than have them have a mortgage on the building, he was prepared to find another £25. Also, if they care to arrange a billiard handicap before Christmas, he would give them a turkey, goose and cock chicken as prizes”.
4. Mr. Marsh and Sir Joseph played the first game on the billiard table.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown
Morpeth Herald 05/10/1923 reports laying of foundation stone; 30/11/1923 reports opening.
Illustrated Chronicle 26/11/1923 reports unveiling with photos.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 01/12/1923 reports opening.
Morpeth Herald 05/10/1923 reports laying of foundation stone; 30/11/1923 reports opening.
Illustrated Chronicle 26/11/1923 reports unveiling with photos.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 01/12/1923 reports opening.
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
J. Brown; the late Bill Watson; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
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Institute 1914-18 (D10.03)
DINNINGTON, Village.
1923
Dinnington Village War
Memorial Institute.
Erected in memory of the
men of this village
who fell in the Great War
1914-1918
Spr. James L. Hall, R.E.
Pte. Robert A. Holmes, N.F.
Cpl. Geoffrey D. Hutchinson, K.R.R.
Pte. Frank Nicholson, R.A.S.C., (M.T.)
Pte. Joseph Rochester, E. Lancs.
Dvr. Robert Young, R.F.A.
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This stone was laid
by
Thomas Simpson Esquire
of
Dinnington and Hepscott
29 September 1923
NamesD10.03
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