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War Memorial, Blaydon


The War Memorial is located outside the cemetry on Shibdon Road in Blaydon. The memorial was unveiled on the 7th of April 1923, dedicated to 201 local men lost in the First World War.[1] It was unveiled by Miss Cowen and dedicated by the Rev. E.V. Simpkinson, Rector of Stella St.Cuthbert’s. The memorial was later also dedicated to those lost in the Second World War. The memorial is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.

Blaydon Grade II Listed War Memorials Historic Buildings and Monuments in Gateshead Blaydon at War
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010459:Blaydon War MemorialC.1930
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WAR MEMORIAL ABOUT 7 METRES NORTH OF MORTUARY CHAPELS - Blaydon - List Entry
- "War memorial. Statue of World War One soldier. Square pedestal with names of dead of 2 World Wars on all 4 sides, surrounded by low curb of white granite with …
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Blaydon War Memorial - the unveiling
- "UNVEILED - 7 APRIL 1923 Built in granite at a cost of £1000.00, the subscription fund was started by Miss Jane Cowen and Col. Joseph Cowen who each gave £200 …
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Blaydon - Statue 1914-18 1939-45 Cemetery
- Details of the war memorial and list of names inscribed.
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List number: 1355121
List grade: 2
Borough: Gateshead
Grid ref: NZ1886863029

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