Photo: Craig McLennan
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Y.M.C.A.
Reference
S86.100
Place
SOUTH SHIELDS
Map ref
NZ 365670
Original Location
South Shields Y.M.C.A. on corner of Fowler Street / Burrow Street, then later in 50 Abbey Drive Jarrow.
Present Location
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery in 2009. Now NZ 366673. Ref: TWCMS 20104604
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 1921 by Lieut.Col. R. Chapman, C.M.G., D.S.O.; dedicated by Rev. W.P. Mayor, Vicar of St.Michael’s.
Memorial Description
Plaque 3 feet high x 1 foot 6 inches wide (912mm x 457 mm). There is a triple line border with a thick line between two thinner ones. The YMCA badge is below the words “South Shields” at the top, the inverted triangle being in red. Names are listed in a single column. Lettering is in a mixture of fonts.
Materials used
Brass
Inscription
South Shields / Y.M.C.A. / Memorial / to the members / who served in the / Great War / 1914-1918 / and in loving memory of / the following who were called to / Higher Service.
Names
Present condition
Restored 2007.
Ownership and maintenance
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Craig McLennan
South Shields Gazette 11/11/1921 carries advertisement of proposed unveiling; 14/11/1921 reports unveiling.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Craig McLennan, Project Manager, Jarrow YMCA Detached Youth Project; James Pasby; Michael Mulhern; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; Adam Bell
Research In Progress
The names on this memorial are being researched by Peter Hoy.
Contact:
peterhoy@hotmail.co.uk
Plaque 1914-18 Y.M.C.A. (S86.100)
SOUTH SHIELDS Y.M.C.A.
South Shields
Y.M.C.A.
Memorial
to the members
who served in the
Great War
1914 - 1918
and in loving memory of
the following who were called to
Higher Service.
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J.A. Alexander
A. Bridge
J. Campbell
W. Duncan
C. Jarah
C. Jessop
D. Mitchell
J.W. Purvis
P. Rivers
J. Smoat
H. Woodlands.
NamesS86.100
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story