Memorial Details
Memorial
Memorial Hall 1914-18
Reference
A9.02
Place
ALNHAM
Map ref
NT993106
Original Location
Beside public footpath to Hazeltonrig
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Opened on Christmas Eve, 1920 by Mrs. Adam Scott, who unlocked the door.
Memorial Description
Village Hall with pointed roof and entrance through square porch at one end. The name is incised in the stone lintel above the porch door.
Materials used
Stone, brought from a local quarry.
Inscription
War Memorial
Names
None
Who commissioned
Village Hall Committee
Cost
£1,100+. Site rented at 1/- per year from Duke of Northumberland.
How money was raised
Public subscription.
Present condition
Following years of neglect, the hall was sold for conversion into a house in 2002
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Mr. Nichol of Thropton, Architect.
Notes
1. As funds would not allow for paid hire, local volunteers were asked to help fetch stone from the quarry. They brought 60 loads, and had picnics in the quarry and on the site of the hall.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Aln and Breamish LHS; Janet Brown; old postcard: Tony Harding
Alnham Village Hall Committee minute books, accounts etc.
Morpeth Herald 25/06/1920 carries report of volunteers bringing stone.
Alnwick and County Gazette 19/06/1920 carries the story of the voluntary carrying of stone; 08/01/1921 reports grant of site at nominal rent.
Alnham Village Hall Committee minute books, accounts etc.
Morpeth Herald 25/06/1920 carries report of volunteers bringing stone.
Alnwick and County Gazette 19/06/1920 carries the story of the voluntary carrying of stone; 08/01/1921 reports grant of site at nominal rent.
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Aln and Breamish Local History Society; Janet Brown; Mr. N.R. Mellentin of Netherton Village; Tony Harding
Research In Progress
The names on this memorial are being researched by Freda Walker. Contact: FMW@FREKLAW.plus.com
Memorial Hall 1914-18 (A9.02)
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Parish Notes
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