About NEWMP
WHAT IS THE PROJECT ABOUT?
The North-East War Memorials Project aims to cover every War Memorial, of whatever type, located in Northumberland, Newcastle-on-Tyne and County Durham as defined by the Post 1974 boundaries.
The aims of the Project – which has been registered formally as a Charity by the Charity Commission - are to:
  • Educate the public;
  • Assist historical research for the public benefit;
  • Foster patriotism and good citizenship.
by publishing and maintaining an inventory and catalogue of War Memorials in the North East of England.
These aims will be achieved by recording, documenting and researching these memorials and, by these means, extending the existing archive.
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WHAT RECORDS WILL WE HOLD?
The Project information will include:-
  • Details known of each Memorial (surviving or not - and including the sources of information which have been used).
  • Location of the Memorial (both originally and at the present time) with grid references where available.
  • Photographs (both those taken when the memorial was built/dedicated and subsequently).
  • A listing of the names found on the Memorials with any details of regiments etc that are shown.
  • Any additional information arising as a result of local research - such as into details of local casualties.
all included on a searchable Index of War Memorials to be found in the North East, with links to Districts and Counties, and any other relevant information.
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HOW CAN THE INFORMATION BE ACCESSED?
The Project is to be made available to interested parties through;
  • A Website, including all the information gathered, which is free to browse.
  • Exhibitions and talks about War Memorials.
  • Publicity of the aims, objectives and links to the archive.
  • The archive material itself, supported by research guidance.
  • Education pack for Primary Schools.
Members of the Public, and any other interested parties, are: encouraged to become Volunteers of the Project, assist in the verification of details already researched, provide current photographs, and take part in further study of information about the memorials and the people remembered on them. Any help from Volunteers will be formally acknowledged on the relevant Memorial files. Please see the separate section on helping the Project. Remember - this work will never really be finished as there will always be more to research!
The Project will use media links with: The Imperial War Museum and its National Inventory of War Memorials, Local Record Offices and Libraries, War Memorials Trust, Veterans organisations, Royal British Legion, Local history groups and individuals, Educational bodies, Family History Societies, Local Authorities, Regimental Museums and Associations, National Archives, Local publications/newspapers.
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PERSONNEL INFORMATION     ( Click on photo for details )
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