Memorial Details
Memorial
Street Memorial 1914-18 Brunswick Street and Wilson Street
Reference
S86.055
Place
SOUTH SHIELDS
Map ref
NZ 360660
Original Location
Brunswick Street
Present Location
Town Hall, Westoe Road, South Shields, in the foyer. NZ 366669 See Note 2 below.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Originally unveiled Easter Monday 21st April 1919 by Lt.Col. Robert Chapman, D.S.O., R.F.A.(T);
dedicated by Rev. Wood.
b. Second unveiling 9/11/2011 by Sir David Chapman, Deputy Lord Lieutenant, dedicated by Rev. Paul Kennedy.
b. Second unveiling 9/11/2011 by Sir David Chapman, Deputy Lord Lieutenant, dedicated by Rev. Paul Kennedy.
Memorial Description
Street memorial in the form of a plaque 61 inches high x 32¾ inches wide (1.54 m x 830mm) with triple dome top and single line border. The names are listed in four columns. The words “The Great War” form an arc in Roman capitals at the top. The rest of the dedication and the names are in sans serif capitals in black with the words “Roll of Honour” and “Their names shall live for ever” at the bottom in red.
Materials used
Brass
Inscription
The Great War / 1914-18 / Roll of Honour / Brunswick St. & Wilson Street.
Their names shall live for ever.
Names
Who commissioned
Brunswick Street and Wilson Street War Memorial Committee.
Ownership and maintenance
Formerly Brunswick and Wilson Street Memorial Veterans Club; now South Tyneside Council
Notes
1. The original Veterans club had a special Medal showcase which was mounted outside the entrance of the club. It contained Medals, one of which was from an American Civil War veteran, Francis Ryan from the U.S. Navy, who was buried with full military honours in 1909.
Also, there was a Medal for a Coldstream Guardsman, Sergeant John Burgess, who survived the four campaigns of the Crimean War. He died in 1908.
Other names have yet to be identified.
2. When Brunswick Street was demolished, the plaque was salvaged by the Veterans Club, Frederick Street. When that club closed, the plaque was taken for safe keeping by the Royal British Legion at 9 Queen Street, NE33 1HL, NZ 360660
The mayor’s chauffeur, J. Wood, carried it there in his car. (Oral Interview 9th November 2011).
3. It has finally come to rest in the Town Hall at South Shields, NZ 669366, where it was rededicated on 9th November 2011.
4. The Deputy Lieut., David Chapman, who unveiled the plaque in the 2011 ceremony, is the grandson of Lt. Col. Robert Chapman, who unveiled it at the original dedication in 1919.
5. The original Veterans' Club was formed in Cregg's Cafe in Brunswick Street before the turn of the century.
6. At the original dedication a floral wreath was laid on the Memorial by a little girl with the surname Kane, who had been orphaned by the War. She was the daughter of Private Thomas Kane, who is named on the memorial.
7. Veterans club (2nd location of the War Memorial) see note 1 above.
Also, there was a Medal for a Coldstream Guardsman, Sergeant John Burgess, who survived the four campaigns of the Crimean War. He died in 1908.
Other names have yet to be identified.
2. When Brunswick Street was demolished, the plaque was salvaged by the Veterans Club, Frederick Street. When that club closed, the plaque was taken for safe keeping by the Royal British Legion at 9 Queen Street, NE33 1HL, NZ 360660
The mayor’s chauffeur, J. Wood, carried it there in his car. (Oral Interview 9th November 2011).
3. It has finally come to rest in the Town Hall at South Shields, NZ 669366, where it was rededicated on 9th November 2011.
4. The Deputy Lieut., David Chapman, who unveiled the plaque in the 2011 ceremony, is the grandson of Lt. Col. Robert Chapman, who unveiled it at the original dedication in 1919.
5. The original Veterans' Club was formed in Cregg's Cafe in Brunswick Street before the turn of the century.
6. At the original dedication a floral wreath was laid on the Memorial by a little girl with the surname Kane, who had been orphaned by the War. She was the daughter of Private Thomas Kane, who is named on the memorial.
7. Veterans club (2nd location of the War Memorial) see note 1 above.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: James Pasby; photos of unveiling: Shields Gazette
Shields Gazette 22/04/1919 reports unveiling; 10/11/2011 reports rededication.
Illustrated Chronicle 23/04/1919 reports that the memorial has been unveiled, with photos.
North Mail 22/04/1919 reports unveiling of war shrine.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 26/04/1919 briefly reports unveiling.
South Tyneside Council Press Release PR/395/2011/KH
Shields Gazette 23/11/1962 report on move from Brunswick to new premises.
Shields Gazette 22/04/1919 reports unveiling; 10/11/2011 reports rededication.
Illustrated Chronicle 23/04/1919 reports that the memorial has been unveiled, with photos.
North Mail 22/04/1919 reports unveiling of war shrine.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 26/04/1919 briefly reports unveiling.
South Tyneside Council Press Release PR/395/2011/KH
Shields Gazette 23/11/1962 report on move from Brunswick to new premises.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Additional Notes
a. Harrison E.L. should read Harrison C.L. This was Z/4405 Able Seaman Christopher Laidler Harrison. He enlisted on the 4th May 1915, and joined the Hood Battalion 63rd Naval Division on the 21st September 1915. He died from wounds at the 6th Casualty Station on the 4th August 1916.
Hood War Diary states “Very quiet day our patrols active. Casualties: killed one, wounded two. Rated AB Higher Grade 08/05/1916. A Barman. Born 26/01/1890. Next of kin and Home address: Wife, Maud, 7 Wilson Street, South Shields.”
He is Buried at the Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension FR12.
b. Corporal Appleton, G., listed as “Missing” was 21/1576 Sgt. George Appleton, Northumberland Fusiliers, (Tyneside Scottish) who died on the 20th March 1918. His wife Lily lived at 40 Brunswick Street.
c. Private John Burdis is mentioned in The Steel of the D.L.I.: The 2nd Battalion at War; John Sheen; Pen and Sword Books; 2009; Page 152. ISBN 9781848841437. He died at Ypres between E23 and E26 and Dawson City and the Canal Bank, probably due to shelling.
Hood War Diary states “Very quiet day our patrols active. Casualties: killed one, wounded two. Rated AB Higher Grade 08/05/1916. A Barman. Born 26/01/1890. Next of kin and Home address: Wife, Maud, 7 Wilson Street, South Shields.”
He is Buried at the Barlin Communal Cemetery Extension FR12.
b. Corporal Appleton, G., listed as “Missing” was 21/1576 Sgt. George Appleton, Northumberland Fusiliers, (Tyneside Scottish) who died on the 20th March 1918. His wife Lily lived at 40 Brunswick Street.
c. Private John Burdis is mentioned in The Steel of the D.L.I.: The 2nd Battalion at War; John Sheen; Pen and Sword Books; 2009; Page 152. ISBN 9781848841437. He died at Ypres between E23 and E26 and Dawson City and the Canal Bank, probably due to shelling.
d. There was an old document in existence within the club containing a list of 14 Veterans' names, (all showing their signatures) who were in the Charge of the Light Brigade. At least two of them were from South Shields. It was behind a glass frame headed "All that was left of them".
These names are:
H. Herbert,
J. Muslord,
James Olley,
George Gibson,
John Boxall,
M. Holland,
John Parkinson,
A. Kilvert,
P. Briers,
Henry Wilsden,
Irvin Hughes,
John Whitehead,
William Fulton and W.H. Pennington.
Some of the regiments mentioned included VIII Hussars, XI Hussars, IV Queen's Own Light Dragoons, XIII Light Dragoons and XVII Lancers.
These names are:
H. Herbert,
J. Muslord,
James Olley,
George Gibson,
John Boxall,
M. Holland,
John Parkinson,
A. Kilvert,
P. Briers,
Henry Wilsden,
Irvin Hughes,
John Whitehead,
William Fulton and W.H. Pennington.
Some of the regiments mentioned included VIII Hussars, XI Hussars, IV Queen's Own Light Dragoons, XIII Light Dragoons and XVII Lancers.
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; James Pasby; Janis Blower Shields Gazette; David Cunliffe; Tony Harding; Mike Mulhern; National Archives; Anne Sharpe; James Hoy Archives; South Tyneside MBC; Dorothy Hall; Norman Dunn
Research In Progress
The names on this memorial are being researched by Peter Hoy.
Contact: peterhoy@hotmail.co.uk
Street Memorial 1914-18 Brunswick Street and Wilson Street (S86.055)
SOUTH SHIELDS Brunswick Street
The Great War
1914-18
Roll of Honour.
Brunswick St. & Wilson St.
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Column 1 Column 2
ARMY ARMY
2ndLt. Bradley, J. R.G.A. Pte. Thompson, T. R.In.F.
Cpl. Swinburne, R. R.F.A. “ McAllister, J. K.O.Y.L.I.
“ McMillen, J.H. “ “ McAllister, W. “
Gun. Atkinson, G. “ “ Ward, H.
“ Barnes, W. “ “ Cole, J. K.R.R.
“ Benham, J. “ “ Burdis, W. Y&L.R
“ Hudson, T.A. “ “ Ford, T. “
“ Mason, T. “ Sgt. Dryden, G. D.L.I.
“ Marshall, J. “ L.Cpl.Burgess, J. “
“ Ovington, E.F. “ “ Davis, R.M. “
S.Sm. Elliott, H. “ “ Fenwick, M.(M.M.)“
Dr. Hart, W.J. “ Pte. Bourke, E. “
“ Spence, G.R. “ “ Coyne, A. “
“ Telford, J. “ “ Emms, W.E. “
Sgt. Leach, J. R.E. “ Grey, J. “
Cpl. Mason, J. “ “ Griffiths, W. “
L.Cpl. Bradley, G. “ “ Harrison, J.S. “
“ Nicholson, F. “ “ McIntosh, J. “
Sap. Brennen, W.H. “ “ Miller, J. “
“ Collins, M. “ “ Millett, J. “
“ Hoy, R. “ “ Marshall, M. “
“ Kane, W. “ “ Middleton, R. “
“ Tate, G. “ “ Patton, W. “
“ Tate, J. “ “ Pierce, M. “
“ Tomson, A. “ “ Palin, J. “
Pion. Patton, T. “ “ Purvis, J.B. “
“ Phillips, R. “ “ Quinn, T. “
“ Smith, R. “ “ Swinburne, R. “
Pte. Baird, H. KORLR. “ Scorer, M. “
“ Unsworth, W. “ “ Stewart, W. “
Sgt. Fisher, T. N.F. “ Smith, S.G. “
Pte. Burgess, W. “ “ Tyrell, R. “
“ Handy, G. “ “ Welsh, T. “
“ Kane, C. “ “ Burgess, W. “
“ Paulsen, J.C. “ “ Burns, J. A.S.C.
“ Prouse, G.L. “ “ Collins, T. “
“ Shave, W, “ “ Moss, J. “
“ Scott, A. “ “ Peirce, T. “
“ Sinclair, W. “ “ Robson, J. “
“ McCluskey, J. R.War.R. Dr. Ware, G.W. “
“ Cawood, T. W.Yks.R. Pte. Bradley, A. R.A.M.C.
“ Elliott, J.T. “ “ Stott, W.H. A.V.C.
“ Turnbull, J.E. “ “ Allen, W.H. M.G.C.
“ Welsh, R. “ “ Goudie, F.R. “
“ Baird, J.A. E.Yks.R. Sgt. Donnelly, J. L.C.
“ Bradley, H. “ Pte. McCamley, J. “
“ Hampton, M. “ “ Stanley, J. “
“ Young, G.R. R.I.R. 3rd A.M.Cawood, J. R.A.F.
“ Lees, R.C. Yks.R. A.M. Handy, H.W. “
“ Merriman, J.N. “ Pte. Storey, R. “
“ McCamley, Ches.R. A.M. Thompson, E.E. “
“ Emms, A.E. K.O.S.B. Dr. Baird, J.P. 1st A.I.F.
“ Campbell, J. R.In.F ROYAL NAVY
“ Quinn, D. “ 2nd E. Scott, J. R.N.
“ Smith, E.V. “ L.Str.Davis, T.A.
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Column 3 Column 4
PRISONERS of WAR
ROYAL NAVY ROYAL NAVY
S.B.R. Merriman, J.E. R.N. A.B. Griffiths, R.D. R.N.
Stok. Binyon, C.J. “ MISSING
M.R.S. Binyon, G.H. “ ARMY
A.B. Binyon, J. “ Cpl. Appleton, G. N.F.
O.S. Cooper, T. R.N.D. Pte. Telford, R. E.Yks.R.
Stok. Campbell, T.P. R.N. “ Ford, R. D.L.I.
“ Close, E.M. “ “ Finley, W. L.C.
“ Collins, B. “ KILLED
“ Dryden, M. “ ARMY
A.B. Dixon, R. R.N.D. A.Bom.Young, T.L. R.F.A.
Stok. Elliott, J.W. R.N.R. Gun. Cordon, G. “
“ Ford, W. R.N. “ Robson, J. “
“ Gill, M. “ Dr. Davidson, J.R. “
“ Gates, J. “ Sap. Cooper, J. R.E.
“ Gill, J. “ Pte. Handy, J. Col.Gds.
“ Gill, T. “ “ Bourke, M. N.F.
“ Gibson, W. “ “ Campbell, E. “
“ Kane, G.H. “ “ Furness, J.T. “
“ Leighton, J. “ “ Nichol, J. “
“ Langley, G. R.N.R “ Paulsen, W.J. “
“ Langley, G. R.N. “ Baird, T. R.War.R.
“ Langley, J. “ “ Turnbull, R. W.Yks.R.
“ Lodge, J.H. “ “ Gates, G. E. “
“ Lodge, G.W. R.N.R. “ Grant, M. “ “
A.B. McKie, F. R.N.D. L.Cpl.Young, J.W.F. Yks.R.
“ McGlasham, J. R.N. Pte. McCollow, J.W. Lan.F.
O.S. McCluskey, D. R.N.R. “ Mitchell, G. Ches.R.
A.B. Moss, J.C. R.N. “ Nichol, E. K.O.S.B.
Stok. Nolan, C. “ “ Miller, J. D.of C.L.I
A.B. Nolan, J.J. “ “ Green, J.G. So.St.R.
“ Nichol, J. “ Sgt. Benham, W.H. K.O.Y.L.I.
“ Nichol, T. “ Pte. Burdis, J. D.L.I.
“ Penman, T. “ “ Coxon, G.E. “
“ Pierce, A. R.N.D. “ Cunningham, J. “
O.S. Purvis, J.R. R.N. “ Harrison, J.N. “
Stok. Raith, J.W. “ “ Kane, T. “
“ Robinson, M.W. “ “ Lamb, G. “
“ Reay, T. “ “ Manchester, P. “
“ Scorer, C.E. “ “ Nichol, W. “
“ Stewart, C. “ “ Palmer, J. “
Gun. Sawkill, C.W. “ “ Taylor, A. “
Stok. Scorer, C. R.N.R. “ Welsh, W. “
“ Threadkill,G.W. R.N. “ Finley, T. L.C.
O.S. Thompson, J.W. R.N.R. “ McGlasham, W. “
A.B. Ware, J.E. R.N.V.R. KILLED
PRISONERS OF WAR ROYAL NAVY
ARMY A.B. Dixon, T. R.N.D.
Pte. Bradley, M. N.F. “ Emms, G.F. R.N.
“ Hyde, C. “ “ Harrison, E.L. “
“ Thornton, G. E.Yks. Stok. Killen, D.
“ Grey, W.H. K.Sh.LI.
“ Cawood, W. D.L.I.
“ Smith, J. “
“ Walters, R. “
“ Welsh, J. “
“ Thompson, T. R.I.F.
Their names shall live for ever.
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