13
Apr
The official opening of Wallsend Boys’ Club
On April 13th 1939, some months after opening its doors to members, the club was officially launched. The ceremony was carried out by the Duchess of Northumberland in the presence of local dignitaries and guests. Mr Sheriton Clements Swan, president of the club, presided over the large gathering. In his introduction to the president, Mr Pearson (club secretary and a Swan Hunter employee) said that he was sure that Sheriton, would not just be a president in name because the association of the firm with the club was a very real one. This was certainly true. Not only had Swan’s... Read More