Did not have to go far for this tour - Hartlepool.

On December 16^th 1914, three German warships attacked towns on the East Coat of England, including Hartlepool. The attack lasted from 8:10am to 8:50 am killing more than 100 people and injuring many more. Hartlepool was defended by guns at the Heugh and Lighthouse Batteries located on the Headland at Hartlepool

Northumbrian Gunner Blog

http://northumbriangunner.blogspot.com/2011/06/bombardment-of-hartlepool.html

GWF - Northumbrian Gunner Meanderings

http://1914-1918.inv...&showentry=1308

One interesting aspect of the engagement of the German Battle cruisers by the Durham RGA was those who took part qualified for the British War Medal and Victory medal. Many went on to serve overseas any how, however, both Gunner Spence and Houston (the 2 Durham RGA men killed) qualified for their medals.

http://1914-1918.inv...1