Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Primitive Methodist
Reference
E3.08
Place
EARSDON
Map ref
NZ 321724
Original Location
Primitive Methodist Church (later Methodist Church) Front Street, Church Way. Upper of two.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
?Unveiled May 1921 by Rev. J.W. Fryer of North Shields.
Memorial Description
Plaque with dome at centre top set in a frame which echoes the shape. There is a border of leaves. In the dome is a green wreath surrounding the words “Lest We Forget” in red. The dates are in cartouches on either side. The names are listed in two columns. Lettering is in a mix of fonts with some red initials.
Materials used
Brass
Inscription
1914-1919
To the glory of God / and the imperishable memory of / the members of this Church and old Sunday School Scholars / who gave their lives in the Great War.
“Love conquers all things: even death”.
To the glory of God / and the imperishable memory of / the members of this Church and old Sunday School Scholars / who gave their lives in the Great War.
“Love conquers all things: even death”.
Names
Notes
1. The names on this bear comparison with E3.05. If so, then it will have been unveiled on the same date.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: Tony Harding
Morpeth Herald 06/05/1921 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation:
“Love Conquers all things, even death”. John Oxenham in his book “All’s Well”
Morpeth Herald 06/05/1921 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation:
“Love Conquers all things, even death”. John Oxenham in his book “All’s Well”
Research acknowledgements
Tony Harding
Research In Progress
Research on this memorial is being done by Colin Bray. Contact: colin380@sky.com
Plaque 1914-18 Primitive Methodist (E3.08)
EARSDON Methodist Church
Lest We Forget
1914 1919
To the glory of God
and the imperishable memory of
the members of this Church and old Sunday School Scholars
who gave their lives in the Great War.
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John Stephens Matthew Douglass
Robert C. Harrison William Douglass
Leonard Beecham Oliver Richardson
Thomas Bengall John W. Watson
Clarence Jacques Joseph Thompson
Edwin Thompson
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“Love conquers all things: even death”.
NamesE3.08
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