Monuments and Statues

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George Hawks Statue

George Hawks was the first mayor of Gateshead in 1835, serving two further terms in 1848 and 1849. After his death in 1863, a statue was erected in Windmill Hills park in 1865. It has recently been moved to the entrance of Windmill Hills park following building work. Photographed 19th February 2001



George Hawks Statue

Photographed 27th October 2001



George Hawks Statue

Photographed 27th October 2001



McCoy Monument

Sir John McCoy, a local shipowner, served 8 terms as mayor of Gateshead between 1912 and 1923. This drinking fountain at the junction of Ellison Street and West Street commemorates his wife Rebecca. Photographed 19th February 2001



George Charlton Memorial

This memorial to George Charlton, mayor of Gateshead 1873-4 is situated opposite Saltwell Towers in Saltwell Park. Photographed 29th December 2000



War Memorial

Situated at the junction of Prince Consort Road and Durham Road. Photographed 29th December 2000



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