Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Blyth War Memorials

Blyth War Memorials are located on the edge of Ridley Park in Blyth.

Blyth War Memorials


The Boer War Memorial which was was originally located at the junction of Bridge Street and Freehold Street was unveiled on 22 July 1903 by Lord Ridley.  The monument was moved to Ridley Park in 1950.

Blyth Boer War Memorial


The First World War Memorial was erected outside the Knight Memorial Hospital on Beaconsfield Street.  The Cenotaph was unveiled on 17 November 1923 by the Duke of Northumberland in commemoration of 637 servicemen from Blyth, (including New Delaval, Newsham, Bebside and Cowpen). The memorial was moved to its location in Ridley Park in 1950.

Blyth WW1 Cenotaph


The World War Two Memorial was placed in Ridley Park in 1950 and refurbished in 2018.

Blyth WW2 Memorial


Blyth WW1 and WW2 Additional Names memorial was unveiled in 2018 together with a memorial recording those lost in conflicts since 1945. 

Blyth WW1 and WW2 Additional Names Memorial

Blyth Other Conflicts Memorial

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River Blyth

Blyth 'Spirit of the Staithes' Memorial