Memorial Details
Memorial
Robson's Close and Stone Robson V.C. 1914-18
Reference
S86.162
Place
SOUTH SHIELDS
Map ref
NZ 353643
Original Location
Simonside, South Shields
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 14/12/2014 by Councillor Ed Malcolm, Chairman of the South Tyneside Armed Forces Forum. Dedicated by the Reverend Paul Kennedy
Memorial Description
Street called “Robson’s Close”.
There is a plaque bearing the dedication. Inside a circle is the Victoria Cross depicted above the name of the recipient, lettering incised using Roman capitals.
It has been placed on an upright stand 40 inches high x 36 inches wide (1.16m x 914mm).
There is a plaque bearing the dedication. Inside a circle is the Victoria Cross depicted above the name of the recipient, lettering incised using Roman capitals.
It has been placed on an upright stand 40 inches high x 36 inches wide (1.16m x 914mm).
Materials used
Memorial plaque made of concrete set on a red brick backing.
Inscription
Henry Robson
The Royal Scots
(Lothian Regiment)
14th December 1914.
Names
See above
Ownership and maintenance
South Tyneside Council
Notes
1. The story of how Pte. Robson won his V.C., see S86.141
2. The Victoria Cross commemoration stone is a part of a national scheme which will see every Victoria Cross recipient of the First World War-628 in total-commemorated with paving stones. Two other South Tynesiders awarded the Medal, Joseph Collins and Thomas Young will also be honoured in 1918, exactly a centenary after their actions.
2. The Victoria Cross commemoration stone is a part of a national scheme which will see every Victoria Cross recipient of the First World War-628 in total-commemorated with paving stones. Two other South Tynesiders awarded the Medal, Joseph Collins and Thomas Young will also be honoured in 1918, exactly a centenary after their actions.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: James Pasby
South Shields Gazette 05/12/2014 reports proposed unveiling
South Shields Gazette 05/12/2014 reports proposed unveiling
External web link
Research acknowledgements
James Pasby
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Robson's Close and Stone Robson V.C. 1914-18 (S86.162)
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