Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Northumberland Street Mission
Reference
N34.35
Place
NORTH SHIELDS
Map ref
NZ
Original Location
Northumberland Street Mission
Present Location
Unknown
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled ?22nd December 1921 by Mrs. Robson of Tynemouth
Memorial Description
Plaque 5 feet high x 3 feet 6 inches wide (1.52m x 1.06m). It features an arch, below which the words “Roll of Honour” are on a ribbon. The left hand side features a women kneeling with an urn. The names are listed in a single column on the right hand side. The names can not be read from the photo.
Materials used
Brass
Inscription
Roll of Honour
In everlasting remembrance / of our comrades of the Men’s Homely Hour / who laid down their lives / whilst serving their Country in the Great War / 1914-1918.
Faithful even unto death.
In everlasting remembrance / of our comrades of the Men’s Homely Hour / who laid down their lives / whilst serving their Country in the Great War / 1914-1918.
Faithful even unto death.
Names
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Empire Engraving Co. of North Shields.
Notes
1. "Within this Mission was a Hall devoted for use by the Homely Hour, it was to be dedicated to the members of the Men's Homely Hour, to the everlasting memory of their comrades who fell in the Great War,1914-1919, no less than one fifth of the members having made the supreme sacrifice for their country."
2. The Mission started out in a small room at the Low Lights in 1874, occupied by a kindly old woman. She granted this room to a small band of ladies from the Tynemouth Congregational Church, under the pastorate of a Rev. Albert Norris. The ladies’ names were Mrs Norris, Miss Charlton, Miss Grey and Mrs Goudie. In 1871, due to expansion, the Mission had moved to a 3rd Floor in Pottery Yard, Northumberland Street. It eventually outgrew these premises and a new site was purchased and opened in 1902.
2. The Mission started out in a small room at the Low Lights in 1874, occupied by a kindly old woman. She granted this room to a small band of ladies from the Tynemouth Congregational Church, under the pastorate of a Rev. Albert Norris. The ladies’ names were Mrs Norris, Miss Charlton, Miss Grey and Mrs Goudie. In 1871, due to expansion, the Mission had moved to a 3rd Floor in Pottery Yard, Northumberland Street. It eventually outgrew these premises and a new site was purchased and opened in 1902.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Illustrated Chronicle 23/12/1921 reports unveiling with photo shown here.
Shields Daily News 02/11/1921 page 4 column 1: “The History of a growing Institution”.
Shields Daily News 02/11/1921 page 4 column 1: “The History of a growing Institution”.
Additional Notes
1. Samuel Hill should be Stephen Hill, who was killed in action 2nd April 1917, who resided at 119 Chirton West View.
2. Charles H Williams should be C M Williams who died 24/03/1918. He served with the Royal Garrison Artillery and resided at 18 Toll Square.
2. Charles H Williams should be C M Williams who died 24/03/1918. He served with the Royal Garrison Artillery and resided at 18 Toll Square.
Research acknowledgements
James Pasby; Dorothy Hall; Valerie and Linda (Tynemouth WWI Project)
Research In Progress
The names on the North Shields memorials are being researched by the Tynemouth WW1 group.
Contact info@tynemouthworldwarone.org
Plaque 1914-18 Northumberland Street Mission (N34.35)
NORTH SHIELDS Northumberland Street, East End Mission
Roll of Honour
In everlasting remembrance
of our comrades of the Mens’ Homely Hour
who laid down their lives
whilst serving their Country in the Great War
1914-1918.
Charles H. Atkins
Isaac O. Baker
George H. Colquhoun
William J. Charlton
Donald Campbell
William H. Cowell
Ralph Chater
Charles R. Downey
Emmanuel Downey
Matthew J. Frankland
Samuel Hull
Charles E. Hails
Thomas B. Harrison
Colin Jamieson
Thomas H. Loader
James R. Umbrick
James McMurdo
James E. Newton
George Morval
George C. Peek
Robert Pearson
Charles Rowley
William Riddoch
Sydney Smith
William Scott
Russel H. Shand
William F. Tombling
William A. Williams
Charles H. Williams
James R. Ward
Faithful even unto death
NamesN34.35
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