Preston Colliery War Memorial, Preston Cemetery, North Shields
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Preston Colliery War Memorial, Preston Cemetery, North Shields
Image: © Geoff Holland Taken: 16 Feb 2021
This First World War Memorial, which is Grade II Listed, was designed by the firm of Cackett and Burns Dick of Newcastle who also designed the Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1672772 and the Spanish City, Whitley Bay https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5943761. It was unveiled in June 1924 and commemorates the 65 men from Preston Colliery who lost their lives in the 1914-18 conflict. It was originally sited at the junction of Queen Alexandra Road and Billy Mill Lane, but was moved to its present location in 1964 due to road development. For a selection of detailed free to download walking routes in the area visit www.northtynesidewalks.co.uk
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Image Location
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55.01555
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-1.466546