Memorial

Memorial Hall 1914-18

Kirkwhelpington

Memorial Name: Memorial Hall 1914-18 (K16.02)

NEWMP Ref No.: K16.02

Parish: Kirkwhelpington

Original Location:

Memorial Hall in village

Which War:

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Opened September 1924 by the Duke of Northumberland.

Materials Used:

Stone building

Cost:

£1,200 approx.

How Money was Raised:

Site granted by Duke of Northumberland.

Public subscription.

Sculptor, Artist or Designer:

Built by R. Tinlin of Kirkwhelpington.
Architect Mr. S. Brinton, Newcastle.

Inscription:

Kirkwhelpington
Memorial Hall
1914-1918

Memorial Description:

Village Hall.

The porch has a gable top, below which the inscription is carved on a large stone, in elongated Roman capitals.

The hall is comprised of large concert room, reading room, games room, kitchen, and a tennis court outside.

Names:

None

Notes:

1. The Duke of Northumberland was given a gold pen after opening the hall, which he was pleased to receive rather than the “customary key”.

2. By the time the hall was opened, £716 8s 2d had been raised.

3. In the village hall is a framed copy of the plans of the hall, and another frame which contains newspaper cuttings including photographs of the unveiling.

4. The Hall has been upgraded and now contains the Post Office.

Sources:

Photos: J. Brown, P. Thirkell; old postcard: Tony Harding

Illustrated Chronicle
05/09/1924 has photo of hall;
15/09/1924 reports opening with photos.

Morpeth Herald
26/05/1922 reports start of fund raising;
02/06/1922, 21/07/1922, 27/04/1923 all report fund raising efforts;
12/09/1924 reports proposed opening tomorrow;
19/09/1924 reports opening ceremony

Newcastle Daily Journal
30/05/1922 reports proposed fund raising concert.

Newcastle Weekly Chronicle
06/09/1924 reports proposed opening;
20/09/1924 reports opening.

Morpeth County Library
Frith collection of photographs.

Village Hall Committee
papers relative to the building of the hall and its upkeep.