Memorial Details
Memorial
Organ 1914-18 Methodist
Reference
A42.02
Place
AUCKLAND PARK See also Bishop Auckland & South Church
Original Location
Auckland Park Methodist Church, Douglas Crescent, Bishop Auckland.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled October 1919 by Mrs. Hare of Howlish Hall.
Memorial Description
Organ.
On it is a plaque of irregular shape with a double line border echoing the shape. The dedication is painted in elongated red and black Roman capitals.
On it is a plaque of irregular shape with a double line border echoing the shape. The dedication is painted in elongated red and black Roman capitals.
Materials used
Oak plaque
Inscription
in the Great War
+ 1914 – 1919 +
Names
None
Notes
1. According to the Darlington and Stockton Times the organ was opened by Miss Rutherford of Close House as a memorial to those who served in the Great War.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Alan Bailey
Auckland and County Chronicle 16/10/1919; 30/10/1919 reports unveiling.
Darlington & Stockton Times North 20/11/1920 reports opening of organ.
Auckland and County Chronicle 16/10/1919; 30/10/1919 reports unveiling.
Darlington & Stockton Times North 20/11/1920 reports opening of organ.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders; Alan Bailey, Steward, Auckland Park Methodist Church; Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
All of the WW1 names have been researched. See Auckland Park Every Name a Story entries.
Organ 1914-18 Methodist (A42.02)
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