Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1939-45 Village Hall
Reference
N21.02
Place
NEWTON ON THE MOOR
Map ref
NU 170 053
Original Location
Village Hall, in the gable end below the 1914-18 plaque.
Which war
1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 17th September 2011 by Deputy Lieutenant Mr. McArthur; dedicated by Revd. Canon Colin Gough.
Memorial Description
Plaque made to echo the one for 1914-18. Very plain, the title is between two crosses in a form of Roman capitals, the names are in sans serif capitals.
Materials used
White Italian marble with inlaid lead lettering.
Inscription
World War II
Names
Who commissioned
Parish Council
Cost
£420 plus VAT.
How money was raised
Donation by Ralph Cresswell; grant from War Memorials Trust.
English Heritage Listing
Hall Listed Grade II LBS UID 236866
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Ken Common of Bart Endean Ltd. of Blyth.
Ownership and maintenance
The local Community.
Notes
1. Research on the two names included in the Unveiling Programme undertaken by Dave Pettifer.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Jen Oliver; Janet Brown
External web link
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
Jen Oliver; Lisa Hamlin, Newton on the Moor Parish Council; Dave Pettifer
Research In Progress
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Plaque 1939-45 Village Hall (N21.02)
NEWTON ON THE MOOR Village Hall
+ World War II +
Pringle, John T.
Maj. E.A.F. Widdrington, M.C.
NamesN21.02
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