Memorial

Statues Annand V.C. and Young V.C. Town Hall

South Shields

Memorial Name: Statues Annand V.C. and Young V.C. Town Hall (S86.164)

NEWMP Ref No.: S86.164

Parish: South Shields

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

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Unveiled 4th May 2007

The statue of Thomas Young was unveiled by his nephew, Jack Walsh;
that of Richard Annand was unveiled by his nephew Sir David Chapman.

Materials Used:

Bronze statues; brass plaque

Who Commissioned:

Durham Light Infantry Association, South Shields

Cost:

£20,000

How Money was Raised:

Public subscription
Heritage Lottery Fund

Sculptor, Artist or Designer:

Roger Andrews, sculptor

Ownership and Maintenance: South Tyneside Council

Inscription:

(D.L.I. Regimental Badge)
South Tyneside’s Durham Light Infantry VC winners.
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.

Memorial Description:

Two statues.

Below each is a framed plaque giving a history of the person.

Below is a brass plaque.

At the top is the Durham Light Infantry badge raised in half relief.

Names:

See above

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 his Every Name A Story entry