Friday 28 August 2015

Seaham Tommy Statue

The Seaham Tommy monument is located at Seaham Harbour.

 
Seaham Harbour
Seaham Tommy and War Memorial
Standing 9ft 5ins tall the statue was built out of special corteen steel and was installed to mark the centenary of the start of the Great War. It was only expected to remain in place for three months, but after winning the hearts of hundreds of visitors to the town, it was decided that it would be exhibited permanently.

Seaham Tommy Monument

Seaham Tommy Monument
Seaham Tommy Monument

Seaham Tommy Monument
 
HOW ADRIFT IN THE WAKE OF THIS GLORIOUS SLAUGHTER
HE’S SEEN MANY A SOUL CLEANSED IN FILTHY WATER
 
SEEN GODLESS MEN REACH OUT FOR THE BIBLE
AS LEAD TORE THE FLESH FROM BOTH FRIEND AND RIVAL
 
SOON HOME TO JOY AND CELEBRATION OF KIN
DRUNKEN SLAPS ON THE BACK OF FAVOURITE INN
 
BUT HEAVY IN HIS POCKET LIES A SMALL PIECE OF CARD
AND THE NOTE WRITTEN ON IT WILL BREAK A MOTHERS HEART