North Tyneside War memorials to be revitalised by £85,0000 restoration initiative
by Owen Younger · ChronicleLiveWar memorials in North Tyneside are set to be revitalised by an £85,0000 restoration initiative.
North Tyneside Council has partnered with the War Memorials Trust, and has now begun restoration work on the monuments in Tynemouth, North Shields and Dudley to ensure they are in the best condition ahead of Remembrance Day on November 10.
The restoration is jointly funded by the council and the War Memorials Trust, with the work carried out by the Classic Masonry of Tynemouth, one of Northern England's leading specialists in stonemasonry, and being guided by Ainsworth Spark Associates.
In Tynemouth, the Grade II listed Boer War Memorial on the village green will be comprehensively refurbished. This includes cleaning, stabilising, repairing cracks, replacing weathered decorative finials, and the restoration of bronze plaques.
In North Shields, the Grade II listed Hawkeys Lane Memorial has had its weathered inscriptions re-carved, and the monument is being cleaned and repointed. In Dudley, the First World War Memorial on Market Street has been repaired and cleaned, with work still to come which will replace a missing anchor section.
Coun Carl Johnson, North Tyneside’s deputy mayor, said: "We have been working closely with local conservation experts and the War Memorials Trust to bring this important work forward. Many of our memorials are old, fragile, and costly to repair, so we've sought expert guidance and funding to undertake these restorations.
"This project reflects our deep commitment to honouring those who gave their lives in major conflicts, and ensuring these landmarks remain a focal point for future generations. My thanks to everyone involved in this project."
The restorations follow a £100,000 investment between 2018 and 2019, which restored 22 of North Tyneside’s memorials. The latest work will be completed in time for Remembrance Sunday, with the council’s annual cleaning set to ensure that the monuments are in pristine condition for the occasion.
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