Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 St. Aidan's Primary School
Reference
W111.010
Place
WEST HARTLEPOOL
Map ref
5030
Original Location
St. Aidan’s C.of E. Primary School. In the vestibule.
Present Location
In the hall
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 17th December 1919 by Rev. W.J. Knowlden
Memorial Description
Wood panel with moulded frame, 3 feet high x 5 feet 8 inches wide (912mm x 1.72m) with laurel leaves carved in half relief on the frame.
The main panel is divided into three main sections.
The left and right bear names in single columns. The central section is divided horizontally. The upper panel bears the dedication hand written in gold with black shadowing. The lower half is sub-divided into two further panels bearing names.
Apart from the words “In memory of” which are in Gothic, all other lettering is in sans serif capitals.
The school motto is carved into a raised cartouche on the lower frame.
The main panel is divided into three main sections.
The left and right bear names in single columns. The central section is divided horizontally. The upper panel bears the dedication hand written in gold with black shadowing. The lower half is sub-divided into two further panels bearing names.
Apart from the words “In memory of” which are in Gothic, all other lettering is in sans serif capitals.
The school motto is carved into a raised cartouche on the lower frame.
Materials used
Polished oak
Inscription
In memory of / the Old Boys of / St. Aidan’s School / who fell in the Great War 1914-1918.
Fidelis Usque ad mortem .
Names
How money was raised
Public subscription, including “two subscriptions amounting to £1,000" for this plaque and the school.
Notes
1. The school is also a war memorial. See also W111.31.
2. The school, at Longhill, almost at Seaton Carew, was a fair distance from its parent church. It was eventually demolished and the plaque is now in St. Aidan’s Memorial School. The intention to make this transfer was already planned when this plaque was dedicated in the original school.
3. From the school, 614 had served, of whom 102 fell.
4. Theo Jones, named on the memorial was a teacher at the school 1905-1913. He was the first soldier to die on home soil during the Bombardment of Hartlepool December 16th 1914.
2. The school, at Longhill, almost at Seaton Carew, was a fair distance from its parent church. It was eventually demolished and the plaque is now in St. Aidan’s Memorial School. The intention to make this transfer was already planned when this plaque was dedicated in the original school.
3. From the school, 614 had served, of whom 102 fell.
4. Theo Jones, named on the memorial was a teacher at the school 1905-1913. He was the first soldier to die on home soil during the Bombardment of Hartlepool December 16th 1914.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Simon Raine; C. Sanders; James Pasby
Northern Daily Mail 18/12/1919 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation:
“Fidelis usque ad mortem” (“Faithful even unto death”) Revelation 2 v 10;
Northern Daily Mail 18/12/1919 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation:
“Fidelis usque ad mortem” (“Faithful even unto death”) Revelation 2 v 10;
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall; Alan Bell
Research In Progress
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Plaque 1914-18 St. Aidan's Primary School (W111.010)
WEST HARTLEPOOL St. Aidan’s School.
Above second and third panels
In memory of
the Old Boys of
St. Aidan’s School
who fell in the Great War 1914-1918
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First panel
Jones Theo. Asst. Master 1905-13
Adams George K.O.S.B.
Adams James R.S.F.
Agar Banks K.O.S.B.
Agar Ralph K.O.S.B.
Agar Robert R.G.A.
Andrews David R.F.A.
Andrews John Wm. 19th Yorks.
Angel James D.L.I.
Angel Richard D.L.I.
Bate Albert H.M.S. Invincible
Benson Thomas Wm. K.R.R.
Berry George D.L.I.
Berry Wilfred Gordon Highlanders
Bradley William H.M.S. Natal
Briscoe James Hy. D.L.I.
Brown Frank D.L.I.
Bryan Robert D.L.I.
Cassell Samuel H.L.I.
Charles John Wm. American E.F.
Collins George D.L.I.
Coomer Walter D.L.I.
Cooper Ernest Sherwood Foresters
Cooper William K.O.S.B.
Cowan Thomas D.L.I.
Dale Joseph Royal Marines (Zeebrugge)
Davis Frank R.F.A.
Davis John West Yorks.
Davis Joseph 3rd Yorks.
Davis Thomas Dublin Fusiliers
Desborough Charles M.G.C.
Donnison William K.O.S.B.
Downes John West Yorks.
Edmenson Thomas D.L.I.
Ellerker John D.L.I.
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Second panel
Ferguson John D.L.I.
Forster Arthur R.A.M.C.
Forster Thomas N.F.
Fowler Fred Duke of Wellington’s
Gardner Matthew West Yorks.
Gibbon William D.L.I.
Graves William K.O.S.B.
Hall John Wm. D.L.I.
Hanson Albert Navy
Herbert James D.L.I.
Herbert Thomas D.L.I.
Herbert John Geo. D.L.I.
Hollender Thomas D.L.I.
Howells David D.L.I.
Hyde Harry K.O.S.B.
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Third panel
Jackson John Robt. R.F.A.
Jenkins David Gordon Highlanders
Jones Arthur D.L.I.
Jones Fred D.L.I.
Jones John Irvin D.L.I.
Jones Joseph H.M.S. Queen Mary
Jones Reuben D.L.I.
Kilraine Edward K.R.R.
Kitching Charles H.M.S. Nottingham
Littlewood John K.R.R.
Lofthouse Albert D.L.I.
McBean John D.L.I.
McCreedy Robert D.L.I.
McLean Richard S.R.
McLean Thomas H.M.S. Southampton
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Fourth panel
Morgan David D.L.I.
Mullen Thomas N.F.
Mullender William D.L.I.
Norris Robert D.L.I.
Nugent Michael N.F.
Parker David D.L.I.
Parkes Aaron D.L.I.
Peel Harry S.F.
Ramsey Percy West Yorks.
Rayment John R.N.D.
Rayment Richard D.L.I.
Redpath William D.L.I.
Richards Ernest R.F.A.
Richmond Harold Yorks. & Lancs.
Rowley Frank N.F.
Scrimshaw John N.F.
Sharp Robert H.M.S. Defence
Sharp Alex. Navy
Shields John H.L.I.
Shinton George D.L.I.
Skidmore William D.L.I.
Skinner Robert D.L.I.
Smith Robert Wm. H.M.S. Hawke
Snowdon Herbert K.O.S.B.
Snowdon William K.O.S.B.
Stephenson John Wm. Yorks. & Lancs.
Stevens William D.L.I.
Swalwell Joseph D.L.I.
Thomas William H.M.S. Invincible
Tweedy James N.F.
Waddell John Hy. Gordon Highlanders
Weatherall William N.F.
Wharton Frank R.F.A.
Wharton Matthew R.F.A.
Wilkinson Smurthwaite D.L.I.
Young Robert Duke of Wellington’s
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Centre bottom
Fideles Usque ad mortem
NamesW111.10
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