Memorial garden All wars Kenilworth Road

Memorial Garden Kenilworth Road

a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
c. Subsequent conflicts.

Dedicated 6th November 2015.

The official opening took place in 2016

Brick pedestal. For statue see A17.27.

Ashington Town Council

Hugh Massey, Architects, Planning and Landscape Consultants, South Moor

a.
To the glory of God and glorious
memory of those from the Ashington
community who gave their lives for
their country in the Great War 1914-1918.

b.
To the glory of God and glorious
memory of those from the Ashington
community who gave their lives for
their country in the Second World War
1939-45.

c.
In memory of
those who have made
the supreme sacrifice
in the service of their
country in conflicts
since 1945.

Garden

The Statue A17.27 has been turned through 90 degrees and placed on a new pedestal of brick with shallow coping.

This is set on two low square steps which in turn sit on a raised circular platform.

The plaques bearing the names are back in shallow alcoves.

A flagpole has been provided beside the statue.

Groups of trees have been planted and there are trees round the edge of the garden.

Round the edge are various seats, each bearing a dedication.

Also, there are display boards which give information on various themes: “Ashington At War”, “Digging for Victory – the Bevin Boys”, “The Battle Goes on – Conflicts since the Second World War” “Remembrance”, “Boer War – South Africa 1899-1902”; “Hugh Cairns VC and DCM”

1. The site of the garden is outside the former library building where the memorial has always been. The whole has been tidied up, fenced and planted.

Photos: Stephen Humphrey; Janet Brown; Margaret Allison

Evening Chronicle
30/01/2014 gives details of plans for garden

News Post Leader
14/11/2002

Stephen Humphrey;
Margaret Allison;
Janet Brown

If you are researching this memorial please contact 2014@newmp.org.uk