Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Shildon Wesleyan Methodist
Reference
S122.20
Place
SHILDON
Original Location
Shildon Wesleyan Methodist. At the entrance to the church.
Present Location
Shildon Methodist Church, Main Street, Shildon, DL4 1DB
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 21st November 1920 by Mrs. Brown of Hallgarth, Shildon.
Memorial Description
Plaque 30 inches wide by 20 ¼ inches high. There is a wide border of oak leaves, with a crown at centre top. The dedication is in elongated Times Roman capitals. The names are listed in three columns in sans serif capitals. The quotation at the bottom is in italics.
Materials used
Brass
Inscription
This tablet is erected in loving memory
of the following members of
the church and congregation
who lost their lives in the Great War 1914-19.
(Names)
All honour give
to those who nobly striving nobly fell,
that we might live
of the following members of
the church and congregation
who lost their lives in the Great War 1914-19.
(Names)
All honour give
to those who nobly striving nobly fell,
that we might live
Names
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Gawthorp & Son London
Notes
1. The present Methodist Church was built in 1976. The plaque has been in storage since then.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: James Pasby
Northern Echo 22/11/1920 reports unveiling
Auckland and County Chronicle 11/11/1920; 25/11/1920
Source of quotation:
“All honour give to those who nobly striving, nobly fell” For the Men at the Front John Oxenham.
Northern Echo 22/11/1920 reports unveiling
Auckland and County Chronicle 11/11/1920; 25/11/1920
Source of quotation:
“All honour give to those who nobly striving, nobly fell” For the Men at the Front John Oxenham.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Dorothy Hall; James Pasby
Research In Progress
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Plaque 1914-18 Shildon Wesleyan Methodist (S122.20)
SHILDON Wesleyan Methodist Hall.
This tablet is erected in loving memory
Of the following members of
This church and congregation
Who lost their lives in the Great War 1914-19
Bert. Levitt (Brown) Kenneth Moody Albert Sunter
Joseph Coates Tom Mudd Jos. Thirlaway
Norman E. Crooks C. Wm. Neasham Tom Vasey
Thos. W. Firbank John W. Pratt Luke Watters
John G. Gibbon Thos. Preston J.F. Whitehead
J. Saml. Hopps David J. Smith T. Wm. Wick
William Smith
All honour give
To those who nobly striving, nobly fell
That we might live
NamesS122.20
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