Eleven 'O' One, Seaham

Also known as Seaham Tommy.
Located on North Terrace, Seaham, Co. Durham.


Unveiled May 2014.
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War-weary Tommy sits thoughtfully, head bowed, rifle in hand, as he reflects upon the sheer horror of World War One during the first minute after peace was declared in 1918.
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This imposing metal sculpture, entitled 1101, owing to the fact the armistice went into effect at 11am on November 11, 1918, stands 9ft 5ins tall and weighs 1.2.

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Built out of special corteen steel, it has been installed on Seaham seafront in Country Durham to mark the centenary of the start of the Great War and was meant to be placed in Seaham for three months.

Created by local artist Ray Lonsdale, the sculpture is also intended to represent Post Traumatic Stress Disorder which many of the returning soldiers endured. Mr Lonsdale got his idea for the piece after hearing a story about a soldier from nearby Murton who won a war medal.

Residents Buy Tommy...
Residents have raised more than £60,000 to keep a sculpture that was on loan to their County Durham town.
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The steel statue, by local artist Ray Lonsdale, was so popular that people in Seaham began a campaign to buy it.

Pictures taken by myself.