Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 J.L.Thompson Shipbuilding Works
Reference
M46.24
Place
MONKWEARMOUTH
Original Location
J.L. Thompson’s Shipyard, in North Sands Shipbuilding Works.
Present Location
Sunderland Maritime Heritage Centre
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled 22nd December 1919 by Major Norman Thompson.
Memorial Description
Plaque 4 feet high x 2 feet wide set in a plain wood frame 2 inches wide. There is a patterned border on a red background culminating in a cross in a squared circle at the corners. At centre top are two union flags. The names below the dedication are in three columns according to jobs. Lettering is in black sans serif capitals apart from the words “Dedicated by” at the top which are in elaborate capitals.
Below this has been added a plaque for 1939-45. It is very plain with a double line border. The names are listed in three columns using sans serif capitals.
Below this has been added a plaque for 1939-45. It is very plain with a double line border. The names are listed in three columns using sans serif capitals.
Materials used
Brass plaque in wood frame.
Inscription
a. Dedicated by / Joseph L. Thompson & Sons Limited / North Sands Shipbuilding Yard / Sunderland /
To the everlasting memory / and in honour of their workmen / who made the supreme sacrifice / in the Great War / 1914 – 1918
b. 1939-1945
To the everlasting memory / and in honour of their workmen / who made the supreme sacrifice / in the Great War / 1914 – 1918
b. 1939-1945
Names
Notes
1. The site is now occupied by the Sunderland Glass Centre.
2. The Heritage Centre was contacted by two brothers who had found this in a skip and wished to donate it.
3. One of the names from 1914-18 is M. Sloan. He was Mason Sloan, a labourer, who is also commemorated on the memorial in Venerable Bede Church, (Ref. M46.19).
4. From the firm, 296 men enlisted, of whom 40 were killed.
2. The Heritage Centre was contacted by two brothers who had found this in a skip and wished to donate it.
3. One of the names from 1914-18 is M. Sloan. He was Mason Sloan, a labourer, who is also commemorated on the memorial in Venerable Bede Church, (Ref. M46.19).
4. From the firm, 296 men enlisted, of whom 40 were killed.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: David Sloan; James Pasby
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 27/12/1919 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 27/12/1919 reports unveiling.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
David Sloan; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
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Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 J.L.Thompson Shipbuilding Works (M46.24)
MONKWEARMOUTH J.L. Thompson’s Shipyard
Dedicated by
Joseph L. Thompson & Sons, Limited
North Sands Shipbuilding Yard,
Sunderland
To the everlasting memory
and in honour of their workmen
who made the supreme sacrifice
in the Great War
1914 - 1918
Clerks Labourers Platers helpers
W.V. Beavers W. Baxter J. Aldridge
R. Waiter F. Booth J. Booth
Draughtsmen J.A. Brewis T. Crinson
F.W. Harrison D. Gardiner C. Hogg
H. Thompson J. Holmes L. Middlemiss
Platers J. Hutchinson A. Morris
H. Burnham A. Peterson A. Rowell
J. Callum G.S. Richardson J.W. Smith
J. Defty M. Sloan W. Todd
S. Jacobs J. Wilde J. Watson
P. Rooney Rivetters&Holders Up J.K. Watson
Rivet Heaters A. Alcock Driller
J. Arkley T. Christie I. Stephenson
W.W. Mills H. Cook Shipwright
T. Thompson W. Dixon E.A. Logan
W. Plews
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1939 - 1945
G. Riddell J. Mawston M. Davison
J.W. Freeman D. Mouatt J. Gowland
J. Agar A.B. Harvey A. Alcock
J. Elliott G.H. Newton E. Innins
E. Kennedy J. Walker N.P. O’Flaherty
J.H. Grieves
NamesM46.24
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