Eleven O One

Tommy, Seaham, Ray Lonsdale

Eleven O One

Where is it – England, North East England

Who looks after it –  Local Authority 

What is it –  Artwork, Coastal, Free access, Memorial, Military 

When is it from – Modern

Eleven O One is a 9 foot high steel statue by Ray Lonsdale erected on the seafront at the old mining town of Seaham. It depicts a British soldier immediately after hearing the news of the Armistice at 11 o’clock on 11th November 1918 and is immensly evocative. Also known as ‘Tommy’, the nickname for British troops since the 18th century, the town of Seaham raised the necessary money to keep him – but they don’t mind other people paying a visit.

 


Address

Terrace Green, Seaham, County Durham SR7 7EZ 

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