The Seaham Tommy monument is located at Seaham Harbour.
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| Seaham Harbour |
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| 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.
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| Seaham Tommy Monument |
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| Seaham Tommy Monument |
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| Seaham Tommy Monument |
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| 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
