New South Shields war memorial built with old Metro tracks officially unveiled
18-08-2026 19:26 via chroniclelive.co.uk

New South Shields war memorial built with old Metro tracks officially unveiled

The sculpture, which is based in North Marine Park, commemorates British soldiers who served in the Far East during World War Two
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