Eastrington in the First World War

A  list of Eastrington men serving in World War One is on display in the vestry of St Michael’s Church, Eastrington. It was obviously made at the time and added to as men joined up. It also includes those killed in action.

Below is a report of the village celebrations for the end of the war in July 1919

EASTRINGTON. Thanks to Mr and Mrs H. Brown (Council School) Eastrington enjoyed the happiest festival in its history. As clerk to the Parish Council Mr Brown called a meeting of that body. Mrs Brown commenced soliciting gifts of food and met with such generous response including two Yorkshire hams of three stones each) that the success of the effort was assured in few hours. Willing helpers, including the following ladies, undertook the management of refreshments: Mesdames Flint, T. Holmes, Holey, Leng, Denison, Howden, Dermis, H. Hodgson, H. Lilley, Ferguson, Crossland, Gibson, Misses Denison, Nurse, Lancaster, Lapish, Hodgson, Lilley, Brown, D. White, Scutt, L. Hodgson, and C. Powls, whilst close upon £40 was collected, and the whole expenses thus defrayed voluntarily.

The following oomprised the committee in connection with the sports, etc.:—Messrs F. T. Wetherell and R. Stobbart (judges), E. Head (referee), J. Evison (starter), G. Smith (chairmaji), E. S. Flint (vicechairman), A. E. Shaw, Rev W. P. Hains, W. White, H. Thompson, W. Holey, B. Denison, J. T. Harrison, J. E. Mortimer, James Wright, G. Lilley, sen., Jack Wright, Fred Flint, and G. Ferguson, with Mr H. Brown (secretary).

Four hundred and fifty adults and children sat down in the schools to tea. The dainties included nine stones of real Yorkshire! ham. Tea was sent to the homes of the aged and feeble, whilst Mr J. E. Mortimer (The Gables), presented each old-age pensionei with half a pound of tea, and eoch child with a packet of sweets. The village was gaily decked with bunting, and the Union Jack floated gaily from the church tower. A procession, headed by returned soldiers, and comprising members of the Parish Council and the Vicar, the school children and parishioners, marched to the village green where the Vicar gave a short address. Patriotic songs were sung and cheers given for the King end Queen. Patriotic songs were also rendered by the processionists at the residence of Mr G. Smith (chairman).

A capital programme of sports was gone through in Mr Poulter’s field. Results:—Girls, under 6: B. Harrison, B. Adams, D. Crosskill. Girls, 6to 8: D. Jipson, D. J. Crosskill. Bto 10: E. Bennett, M. Lancaster, E. Hodgson. 10 to 12: Holey, E. Hodgson, A. Holmes. 12 to 14: A. Calvert, Ivy Lancaster, F. Hawcroft. 14 16: Scutt, H. Richards. Boys, under 6: C. Head, S. Head, D. Artley. 6to 8: T. Holmes, S. Scctt, C. Tipping. Bto 10: S. Shaw, T. Hint, S. Kay. 10 12: J. Flint, Hoggard, A. Evison. 12 to 14: H. Tipping, Scutt, L. Lancaster. 14 to 3.6: A. Flint, B. Brown, W. Barrow. 16 to 18: H. Evison, R. Wright, W. Flint. Two live rabbits, open to boys 10 to 14 years, were won by A. Evison _ and S. Shaw. Demobilised Soldiers’ race: F. Flint, S. White, Allen Evison Potato race, ladies: Miss M. Scutt, Mrs Ho’vden, Miss M. Lancaster. Single ladies: Joan Brown, E. Hodgson, E. Evison. Married ladies: Mrs Jepson, Mrs Brown, Mrs Bennett. Sack race: Allen Evison, F. White, G. Ferguson. Slow bicycle race: G. Featherstone, A. Flint, F. Flint. Married men under 40: J. .Crosskill, J. Hawcroft, E. Head. Over 40: H. Calvert, G. Ferguson, H. Kent. Half-mile bicycle race: J. Wiles, F. Flint. Married woman’s race • Mrs H. Lilley, Mrs Holey. Egg and spoon race: Mrs Howden, Mrs H. Brown. Tug of war, married v. single: Single won. Married v single ledies: Single won. Soldiers v. civilians: Soldiers wen. All the non-winners amongst the children were presented with Is each. Decorated bicycle: Mrs E. Howden, Miss Bygott;  Effigy of the ex-Kaiser and Little Willie: T. Bruines, A. Flint. Both were afterwards cremated midst ioyous shouts of the youngsters.

A Peace cricket match resulted in victory for J. Wripht’s team over that W. N. Hains by 82 to 68 runs. The festivities on Monday took the shape of a whist drive and dance in the Council School, Mr H. Brown being the caller for the former, and Mr H. Thompson for the latter, with Mr F Flint pianist. The room was packed to the doors, and the prizes, which were given and presented by Mi H. Brown, were won follows:—Ladies: 1, Miss N. Hodgson; 2, Miss B. Wetherell. Gents: 1, Mr H. Dyson; 2, Mr R. Nurse.

At the close of the most harmonious and successful event on record, Mr and Mrs H. Brown and their many helpers were accorded a hearty vote of thanks. There was still food left on Tuesday, and the schoolchildren were again regaled with ham sandwiches, and other good things.

Above is the Eastrington War Memorial with the village hall in the background.

This reference to the war memorial appeared  in the Hull Daily Mail 29th November 1919

EASTRINGTON. WAR MEMORIAL.-—A well-attended meeting in connection with the Parish War Memorial was held last week-end, and Mr J. King (hon. sec.) is now a position to report progress with regard to the erection of Aberdeen granite obelisk in the Cemotery at a cost of about £164. The Committee have, however, now received an intimation that the obelisk left Aberdeen some days ago and may arrive any time. Steps are being taken to get the concrete foundation laid at once, and it is hoped to have it erected and publicly unveiled an early date. The Committee are pleased to report that Major W. H. Carver (North Cave) has promised to perform the unveiling ceremony, due notice of which will be given