Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Dame Allan's School
Reference
F31.01
Place
FENHAM (N'castle/Wingrove)
Original Location
Originally in the entrance hall to the building on College Street.
Present Location
Moved to Newsom Hall when the school moved to the present site in 1935.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 23rd April 1921 by Major General Sir R.A. Kerr Montgomery, KCMG., KCB., DSO. Dedicated by Vicar of Newcastle, Very Rev. Canon G.E. Newsom M.A.
Memorial Description
Plaque 2 feet 6 inches high x 3 feet 9 inches wide on a backing 4 feet high x 7 feet 2 inches wide and set in an oak frame.
The central plaque has a wide border pattern of red and white roses, chosen to give a Northumbrian character to the plaque, cast to stand proud and enamelled in white, red and black with the background black. At centre top is "In piam memoriam" ("In pious memory") in a slight arc over the school badge, with between two wreaths both bearing a date “1914” and “1918”. The names are listed in five columns. The lettering is in Roman upper case.
The backing is painted cream. At the top "The Great War / 1914-1918" has been painted. Down each side are listed the names of those who received honours, and at the bottom are the statistics of those who served, died, were mentioned in despatches or received orders or decorations. All lettering is painted, mainly in Roman capitals, using grey paint.
The central plaque has a wide border pattern of red and white roses, chosen to give a Northumbrian character to the plaque, cast to stand proud and enamelled in white, red and black with the background black. At centre top is "In piam memoriam" ("In pious memory") in a slight arc over the school badge, with between two wreaths both bearing a date “1914” and “1918”. The names are listed in five columns. The lettering is in Roman upper case.
The backing is painted cream. At the top "The Great War / 1914-1918" has been painted. Down each side are listed the names of those who received honours, and at the bottom are the statistics of those who served, died, were mentioned in despatches or received orders or decorations. All lettering is painted, mainly in Roman capitals, using grey paint.
Materials used
Brass in oak frame.
Inscription
On backing :
The Great War / 1914-1918
Known to have served 652. "The Fallen" 84. / Mentions in despatches 28, Order and decorations 52.
On plaque :
In piam memoriam.
Sta puer et revocans hos almae matris alumnos / vivere pro patria disce morique tua. ("Stand, boy, and recalling these Old Boys of the school, / learn to live and die for your country")
The Great War / 1914-1918
Known to have served 652. "The Fallen" 84. / Mentions in despatches 28, Order and decorations 52.
On plaque :
In piam memoriam.
Sta puer et revocans hos almae matris alumnos / vivere pro patria disce morique tua. ("Stand, boy, and recalling these Old Boys of the school, / learn to live and die for your country")
Names
Who commissioned
Old Boys
Cost
Plaque cost £50. Postages and printing cost £10.
How money was raised
Old Boys. Dame Allan’s War Memorial Fund.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Edward H. Thew, Dean Street, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Notes
1. From the school, 80 were killed, 132 wounded, 221 former pupils were commissioned, 48 received decorations.
2. At a reunion, it was reported that tribute had been paid to 645 former pupils who had served and 83 had been killed.
3. It was originally mounted on the staircase in the school but was moved to Newsom Hall in Fenham in 1935.
4. There was also to be a framed Roll of Honour of those who served, but whether it was ever created, or has since been lost, is not known.
5. It was also proposed that a “school leavers’ scholarship” be established which would allow a former student to go to Oxford, Cambridge, Sandhurst or another military academy. It is not known whether this was ever awarded.
6. The total sum raised for the memorial was £340+. The balance was used to buy War Loan at the value of £284.1s. which would fund the scholarship. The rest was invested. The fund remained open for further donations.
7. In 1950 a declaration of trust established the charity known as Dame Allan’s Old Boys’ 1914-1918 War Memorial Fund as a prize fund. This was merged in 1987 with other prize funds to form the Dame Allan’s School Prize Fund.
8. For a short while the school was known as the Royal Jubilee School.
9. Former pupil C. Foggin was a pilot who joined the Royal Flying Corps, was injured but returned to active service. He was killed in March 1918.
10. Edwin Victor Ludlow who died on 1st November 1914 was the first Allanian to die in action. His name appears as “Laidlow” on the plaque.
11. The name of G.B. Jameson should be added to the list of those who received Orders and Decorations. Serving with the Royal Field Artillery, he was made a Chevalier of the Legion d’Honneur in 1998. When he died a year later, he was one of the last three of the “Old Contemptibles”. He returned every year to his old school to honour his fallen comrades up to his death. His commitment to his school is marked by a small plaque next to the Great War plaque, placed there in 2000 by the Old Boys’ Association and the School on the first anniversary of his funeral.
2. At a reunion, it was reported that tribute had been paid to 645 former pupils who had served and 83 had been killed.
3. It was originally mounted on the staircase in the school but was moved to Newsom Hall in Fenham in 1935.
4. There was also to be a framed Roll of Honour of those who served, but whether it was ever created, or has since been lost, is not known.
5. It was also proposed that a “school leavers’ scholarship” be established which would allow a former student to go to Oxford, Cambridge, Sandhurst or another military academy. It is not known whether this was ever awarded.
6. The total sum raised for the memorial was £340+. The balance was used to buy War Loan at the value of £284.1s. which would fund the scholarship. The rest was invested. The fund remained open for further donations.
7. In 1950 a declaration of trust established the charity known as Dame Allan’s Old Boys’ 1914-1918 War Memorial Fund as a prize fund. This was merged in 1987 with other prize funds to form the Dame Allan’s School Prize Fund.
8. For a short while the school was known as the Royal Jubilee School.
9. Former pupil C. Foggin was a pilot who joined the Royal Flying Corps, was injured but returned to active service. He was killed in March 1918.
10. Edwin Victor Ludlow who died on 1st November 1914 was the first Allanian to die in action. His name appears as “Laidlow” on the plaque.
11. The name of G.B. Jameson should be added to the list of those who received Orders and Decorations. Serving with the Royal Field Artillery, he was made a Chevalier of the Legion d’Honneur in 1998. When he died a year later, he was one of the last three of the “Old Contemptibles”. He returned every year to his old school to honour his fallen comrades up to his death. His commitment to his school is marked by a small plaque next to the Great War plaque, placed there in 2000 by the Old Boys’ Association and the School on the first anniversary of his funeral.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Fenham L.H.S.
Newcastle Daily Journal 05/02/1920 reports meeting to discuss possibility of erecting a memorial, but reported a small attendance due to difficulty in getting in touch with Old Boys; 12/02/1920 reports proposal to erect a memorial and appealing for funds; 01/03/1920 reports agreement to erect a monument at the Royal Jubilee School; 10/04/1920 reports a proposed memorial to those who fell in the war; 15/04/1920.
Alnwick & County Gazette 09/10/1920 reports proposal for a tablet, for also for a scholarship if funds permit.
Illustrated Chronicle 28/02/1920 page 11 reports meeting; 25/04/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 09/10/1920 reports closing of fund; 14/02/1920 reports proposal for a bronze plaque in the Royal Jubilee School and an appeal for names; 30/04/1921 reports unveiling.
North Mail 15/04/1920 reports on funding.
School Journal tells the stories under "Notes"
Dame Allan’s Schools Newcastle upon Tyne 1705-2005 E.D. Smith. Published by the Dame Allan’s Schools, 2005 ISBN 0 9551275 0 5
Dame Allan’s Register. In Newcastle City Library
Newcastle Daily Journal 05/02/1920 reports meeting to discuss possibility of erecting a memorial, but reported a small attendance due to difficulty in getting in touch with Old Boys; 12/02/1920 reports proposal to erect a memorial and appealing for funds; 01/03/1920 reports agreement to erect a monument at the Royal Jubilee School; 10/04/1920 reports a proposed memorial to those who fell in the war; 15/04/1920.
Alnwick & County Gazette 09/10/1920 reports proposal for a tablet, for also for a scholarship if funds permit.
Illustrated Chronicle 28/02/1920 page 11 reports meeting; 25/04/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 09/10/1920 reports closing of fund; 14/02/1920 reports proposal for a bronze plaque in the Royal Jubilee School and an appeal for names; 30/04/1921 reports unveiling.
North Mail 15/04/1920 reports on funding.
School Journal tells the stories under "Notes"
Dame Allan’s Schools Newcastle upon Tyne 1705-2005 E.D. Smith. Published by the Dame Allan’s Schools, 2005 ISBN 0 9551275 0 5
Dame Allan’s Register. In Newcastle City Library
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Research acknowledgements
Janet Brown; Ian Holloway; Eric Smith (Dame Allan's School); Michael Newrick; Fenham L.H.S.; P. Thirkell; Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall; James Pasby
Research In Progress
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Plaque 1914-18 Dame Allan's School (F31.01)
FENHAM, Dame Allan's School.
THE GREAT WAR
1914-1918
Centre plaque
1914 IN PIAM MEMORIAM 1918
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
George Auburn Allan John Collins Fred. Herries
Oswald Hardie Allan Clement William Coyle Chas.E. Higginbotham
John Cameron Allen Robert Davison Maurice Cridland Hill
Harold Armstrong Robert Donald John Cecil Ireland
William Atkinson Harold John Edward Percy Elwood Johnston
James Allan Ballantyne Robt. William Embleton Albert Percy Jordan
Frank Douglas Balfour Edward Eyton James Maddison Kent
Cyril C.A. Bartlett Harbit Faddy Edwin Victor Laidlow
George Thomas Baston Cyril Edgar Foggin James Lamb
Arthur Walton Bell Percival Donald Forrett William Robert Lowe
Howard Vernon Bilton Frederick Gibbon Albert Edward Lowes
Oswald Blunden Chas. Salkeld Gilhespie Percy Maccoy
Fredk. Anderson Brown Frederick George Greer John Arthur Marshall
James Harold Brunskill William Edward Hall Stanley Marshall
Percy Campbell George Ernest Harker Edward Rowell Maughan
Chas. Fawcett Chapman John Edward Harrison John Lawrence Mavin
Philip Clark Edward Ernest Hastie Charles Norman Meritt
STA . PUER . ET . REVOCANS . HOS . ALMAE . MATRIS . ALUMNOS
VIVERE . PRO . PATRIA . DISCE . MORIQUE . TUA.
KNOWN TO HAVE SERVED 652 "THE FALLEN" 84
Mentions in Despatches 28 Orders and Decorations 52.
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Centre panel
Column 4 Column 5
John Norman McGuinness Herbt. Richd. Chas. Sutcliffe
Alfred George Mordue Sydney Reginald Swift
Stephen Nichol Morison Andrew Tate
John William Pape William Houston Telfer
James Norman Parker Joseph Bruce Thomson
Thomas Peacock George Marshall Topham
Joseph Atkin Pearson Edward William Towns
Arnold Robson William Henry Wake
Norman Guild Rodger John Frederick Watson
George Munro Ross Fredk. Norman Webster
John Alexander Ross Henry Milburn Weddle
Richd. Fenwick Ruddock Harold Williamson
Alfred Edwin Shapley William George Wilson
Aubrey Willm. Simmons William Woodman
Thomas Simpson Ernest Wright
Cecil Smith Leonard Chambers Towns
Arthur Willm. Snowdon
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Left outer column Right outer column
D.S.O. D.F.C.
J.T. Johnson, R.A.M.C. W.H. Leete, N.F. and R.A.F.
E.L. Middlemast, Fort Garry H. A.F.C.
O.B.E. S.S. Turnbull, R.A.F.
F.W. Brewer N.F. D.C.M. and BAR.
J.M. Coates M.G.C. A.S. Harle N.F.
M.B.E. D.C.M.
B.R. Blackburn, C.F. R.S. Robinson R.Fus.
G.H. Middleton, N.F. D.S.M.
M.C. and BAR W.R. Boiston R.N.
W.R. Stewart R.E. M.M.
M.C. J.R. Anderson R.A.M.C.
F.D. Balfour, North.Cyclists.Battn. F.N.M. Crow R.F.A.
R.E. Baty, N.F. and R.A.F. R.W. Embleton N.F.
N. Brown, D.L.I. T. Flack N.F.
A.S. Davison, D.L.I. T. Peacock R.A.F.
R. Donald, N.F. R. Sinclair N.F.
T. Dunn, R.F.A. M.S.M.
N. Grey, R.F.A. H.P. Nicholson R.A.S.C.
D. Hill, N.F. J. Suddes Lab.C.
T.W. Howey, D.L.I. J.R. Wright E.Yorks.R.
G.B. Jameson, R.F.A. CROIX DE GUERRE
J. Kent, D.L.I. F.N.M. Crow R.F.A.
J. Macdonald, R.F.A. A.S. Davison D.L.I.
K.M. Macdonald, R.F.A. G.S. Dodds R.F.A.
J.B. Mennie, Ches.R D. Hill N.F.
H. Murray, R.F.A. Cavalier & Order of Italian Crown
E.B. Nicholson, R. Scots. M.T. Hindson R.A.S.C
W.W. Nimmo, R.F.A Serbian Order of St. Sava.
A.H. Robinson, D.L.I J.T. Johnson R.A.M.C.
D.D. Rutherford, N.F.
R. Rutherford, R.A.M.C.
R. Sinclair, N.F.
A.C.R. Stephenson, R.F.A.
G. Swinburn, N.F.
NamesF31.01
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