Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Bensham Road Congregational Church
Reference
G39.056
Place
GATESHEAD
Map ref
NZ 259594
Original Location
Bensham Road Congregational Church (Demolished) was NZ 247623
Present Location
Now in Cromer Avenue URC, Low Fell.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled by Brig.Gen. Conyers Surtees, M.P. for the Borough.
Memorial Description
Plaque with wide elaborate border. The lettering is in a variety of fonts. The five names are raised on a black backing.
Materials used
Brass
Inscription
This memorial / records the deep and enduring affection / and high admiration in which this / Church holds the honoured / memory of (Names) who fell in the / great and victorious struggle / for religion, homeland and liberty / 1914-1919.
These all died in faith, not having / received the promises, but having / seen them and greeted them from afar. Heb.11 v 13
These all died in faith, not having / received the promises, but having / seen them and greeted them from afar. Heb.11 v 13
Names
Who commissioned
Bensham Road Congregational Church
Present condition
Fair
Notes
1. The building was demolished in 1973. The plaque was removed to Cromer Avenue URC. ex-Congregational Church at the bottom end of Low Fell.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Roger Fern;Peter Annable
Illustrated Chronicle 13/10/1919 reports unveiling.
North Mail 13/10/1919 reports unveiling briefly.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 18/10/1919
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 13/10/1919 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 13/10/1919 reports unveiling.
North Mail 13/10/1919 reports unveiling briefly.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 18/10/1919
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 13/10/1919 reports unveiling.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Dorothy Hall; Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; Roger Fern; Peter Annable
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Plaque 1914-18 Bensham Road Congregational Church (G39.056)
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