Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1939-45 Glebe Methodist
Reference
W101.07
Place
WESTOE
Map ref
NZ 369659
Original Location
Glebe Methodist Church, Corner of Westoe Road, Dean Road, Westoe. (Demolished)
Present Location
South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, Ref: TWCMS N2475 Ocean Road. NZ365673
Which war
1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 24/04/1949 by Rt. Hon J. Chuter Ede, M.P. Dedicated by Rev, Dr Henry G Meecham M.A. DD., Principal of Hartley Victoria Methodist College
Memorial Description
Plaque 24 inches high x 36 inches wide (609 mm x 914 mm). There is a single line red border. The names of those who died are listed in two columns followed by the names of those who died through enemy raids in two columns. Lettering is a mix of fonts.
Materials used
Brass plaque.
Inscription
Glebe Church Legacy Memorial gift in sacred remembrance of / David Marshall 1862-1948. Mary Cutter Marshall 1874-1941.
This tablet is erected by a grateful church in honour of / the seventy sons and daughters who served / the King and Country during the World War of 1939-1945.
In memoriam of those who made the supreme sacrifice. (Names)
In loving memory of those who lost their lives through enemy raids on this town (names).
“Their names shall be their monument”.
Unveiled on Sunday 24th April 1949, by His Majesty’s Home Secretary / the Right Honourable J. Chuter Ede, M.P. for South Shields. / Dedicated by the Principal of Hartley Victoria Methodist College / the Rev. Dr. Henry G. Meecham, M.A., D.D.
This tablet is erected by a grateful church in honour of / the seventy sons and daughters who served / the King and Country during the World War of 1939-1945.
In memoriam of those who made the supreme sacrifice. (Names)
In loving memory of those who lost their lives through enemy raids on this town (names).
“Their names shall be their monument”.
Unveiled on Sunday 24th April 1949, by His Majesty’s Home Secretary / the Right Honourable J. Chuter Ede, M.P. for South Shields. / Dedicated by the Principal of Hartley Victoria Methodist College / the Rev. Dr. Henry G. Meecham, M.A., D.D.
Names
Present condition
Good
Notes
1. A brass plaque tells the story of the beginnings of the church:
To the Glory of God / The first Glebe Church was built in the year 1823 / and rebuilt in 1865. / The present Glebe Church and Schools were erected 1889 / and the classrooms added in 1904. / Hitherto hath the Lord Helped us.
2. The classrooms were later sold to pay for the 1997 redecoration.
3. The casualties from the Bombing of South Shields in WW2 have been identified and are listed below with their fates.
To the Glory of God / The first Glebe Church was built in the year 1823 / and rebuilt in 1865. / The present Glebe Church and Schools were erected 1889 / and the classrooms added in 1904. / Hitherto hath the Lord Helped us.
2. The classrooms were later sold to pay for the 1997 redecoration.
3. The casualties from the Bombing of South Shields in WW2 have been identified and are listed below with their fates.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: James Pasby
South Shields Gazette 08/09/1977 reports re-opening of church after redecoration; 17/07/1982 and 16/9/1982 reports decision to close church due to serious structural problems; 22/07/1983 reports further deterioration; 04/03/1984; 31/03/1984 and 03/05/1984 report proposed final service; 08/05/1984 reports final weekend and exhibition; 25/11/1986 reports arson attack on building; church was demolished in 1987; 19/10/1990; 03/05/1991 reports proposed development
Source of quotation:
“Their names shall be their monument” (Not ascertained)
South Shields Gazette 08/09/1977 reports re-opening of church after redecoration; 17/07/1982 and 16/9/1982 reports decision to close church due to serious structural problems; 22/07/1983 reports further deterioration; 04/03/1984; 31/03/1984 and 03/05/1984 report proposed final service; 08/05/1984 reports final weekend and exhibition; 25/11/1986 reports arson attack on building; church was demolished in 1987; 19/10/1990; 03/05/1991 reports proposed development
Source of quotation:
“Their names shall be their monument” (Not ascertained)
External web link
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
James Pasby; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
Research In Progress
The names on this memorial are being researched by James Pasby
Contact: jampas@btopenworld.com.
Plaque 1939-45 Glebe Methodist (W101.07)
Westoe Glebe Methodist Church
Glebe Church Legacy Memorial gift in sacred remembrance of
David Marshall 1862-1948. Mary Cutter Marshall 1874-1941.
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This tablet is erected by a grateful church in honour of
the seventy sons and daughters who served
the King and Country during the World War of 1939-1945.
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In memoriam of those who made the supreme sacrifice.
Charles William Almond George Johnson
Robert Brown William Jones
James Robert Dawson Will. C. Skears
Arthur Robert Elsy Edmondson Taylor
James Walter Walker
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In loving memory of those who lost their lives through enemy raids on this town
Thomas Day Irene Elliott
Edith Florence Day Joyce Elliott
Ellen Elliott Edith Elstob Grainger
William Elliott George Yarrow Mackintosh
David Park
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“Their names shall be their monument”.
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Unveiled on Sunday 24th April 1949, by His Majesty’s Home Secretary,
the Right Honourable J. Chuter Ede, M.P. for South Shields.
Dedicated by the Principal of Hartley Victoria Methodist College:
the Rev. Dr. Henry G. Meecham, M.A., D.D.
NamesW101.07
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