Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Bradford Bros. 1914-18 Grammar School
Reference
D40.102
Place
DARLINGTON
Map ref
NZ
Original Location
Darlington Grammar School. In south wall of the school hall.
Present Location
This is now Queen Elizabeth VIth Form College
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 11th November 1994 by Captain Richard Annand, V.C., D.L.I.
Memorial Description
Plaque set in wood frame.
Materials used
Brass plaque.
Inscription
(Dedicated to the Bradford Brothers).
Names
Notes
1. This unveiling took place on the occasion of the rededication of the stained glass window D40.20.
2. The four brothers had attended the Grammar School, but their names were not included on the school Roll of Honour because, unlike all the ones who were named, they had not finished their education there. Three went on to private schools and one to Naval College.
3. Brigadier General Bradford and his brothers are also remembered at Darlington on D40.060, D40.069,D40.072,D40.073 and at Witton Park W125.09.
2. The four brothers had attended the Grammar School, but their names were not included on the school Roll of Honour because, unlike all the ones who were named, they had not finished their education there. Three went on to private schools and one to Naval College.
3. Brigadier General Bradford and his brothers are also remembered at Darlington on D40.060, D40.069,D40.072,D40.073 and at Witton Park W125.09.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Darlington & Stockton Times Oct. 1994 reports proposals; 19/11/1994 reports unveiling of plaque.
Northern Echo 15/11/1994 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 15/11/1994 reports unveiling.
External web link
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale
Research In Progress
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Plaque Bradford Bros. 1914-18 Grammar School (D40.102)
DARLINGTON Queen Elizabeth VIth Form College
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In memory of
Thomas Andrew Bradford DSO. Durham Light Infantry
George Nicholson Bradford VC. Royal Navy
Killed in action 1918
James Barker Bradford MC. Durham Light Infantry
Died of wounds 1917
Roland Boys Bradford VC. MC. Durham Light Infantry
Killed in action 1917
who attended this school between 1894-1900
and who served with distinction in the Great War 1914-1918
NamesD40.102
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