Memorial

Photo Allen 1918 Benfieldside Council School

Shotley Bridge

Memorial Name: Photo Allen 1918 Benfieldside Council School (S27.07)

NEWMP Ref No.: S27.07

Parish: Shotley Bridge

Original Location:

Benfieldside Council School

Which War:

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Unveiled 30th September 1919 by Ald. Joseph Eltringham.

How Money was Raised:

Scholars and teachers from the School.

Inscription:

(In memory of Frank Allen)

Memorial Description:

Photograph, enlarged.

Names:

See above

Notes:

1. Ald. Joseph Eltringham of Blackhill, was Chairman of the Consett District Education Committee. He acted on behalf of Mr. A.J. Dawson, Director of Education for Durham County, who could not attend because of the railway strike.

2. See his  Every Name A Story entry

Sources:

Consett & Stanley Chronicle
 03/10/1919 reports unveiling.

North Mail
01/10/1919 reports unveiling.

Additional Research Documents

Research Acknowledgements:

Dorothy Hall

Research In Progress:

The names on local Shotley Bridge War Memorials are being researched by Dave Wright.

Contact: wrightphotographic@hotmail.co.uk

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