Memorial

Stakeford and Bomarsund Memorial Hall - WW1

The Hall

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Current Location

The village's WW1 and WW2 memorial (IWM 33968) is also at this location., Stakeford and Bomarsund Sports and Social Centre, Gordon Terrace (the A1147), Stakeford, Choppington, Wansbeck, Northumberland, NE62 5UF, England

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NZ 27089 85419

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Memorial Details

Type of Memorial: Hall / Institute
WMR Reference Number: 33966
Description: Hall designed to be used as a picture hall, comprising 400 seats. Site includes tennis courts and bowling greens.
Inscription: STONE ONE: This stone was laid by/ R. Potter, Esq.,/ on behalf of the/ Stakeford and Bomarsund/ War Memorial Committee STONE TWO: This stone was laid by/ T.W. Allison, Esq.,/ on behalf of/ The/ Miner's Welfare Fund. STONE THREE: This stone was laid by/ R. McLaughlan, Esq.,/ on behalf of/ the men and women/ of tomorrow. STONE FOUR: This stone was laid by/ R.J. Weeks Esq.,/ on behalf of/ the Directors of the/ Bedlington Coal Co. Ltd. STONE FIVE: This stone was laid by/ Capt. H.S. Brown, R.A.M.C./ in memory of the brave/ who died/ in the Great War/ 1914 -/ 1919./ Sept. 9th 1922. STONE SIX: This stone was laid by/ W.R. Young, Esq.,/ in honour of the brave/ who returned/ from the Great War/ 1914 - 1919./ Sept. 9th 1922.

Commemoration

War: First World War (1914-1918)

History

Maker(s): WM Townsend Gray, Architect
Built by C W S of Newcastle, Builder
Costs: FREE
Maintenance History: 1991: repainted

Ceremonies

Foundation Stone

09th September 1922

Local Clergy/Dignitaries

Opened

16th December 1922

Unknown

Conservation

Components

Memorial

Made from: Brick

Condition: Good

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Stakeford and Bomarsund Memorial Hall - WW1

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Stakeford and Bomarsund Memorial Hall - WW1

Current Location

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Contribute to the War Memorials Register

Memorial Details

Commemoration

History

Ceremonies

Conservation

Components

Further Information