Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque All Wars Jarrow Town Hall
Reference
J2.50
Place
JARROW
Map ref
NZ 327654
Original Location
Jarrow Town Hall, I Wylam Street, Jarrow. On outside wall underneath the 1902 inscription.
Which war
All wars
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 11am 4th March 2017 by Cllr. Alan Smith. Mayor of South Tyneside; dedicated by Father Adrian Dixon and Rev. Gillian Maude
Memorial Description
Plaque, very plain.
Lettering is incised centred using Roman capitals throughout,
Lettering is incised centred using Roman capitals throughout,
Materials used
Welsh slate 18 inches (456mm) high by 24 inches (608mm) wide 20mm deep.
Inscription
Dedicated to the memory of
all Jarrow men and woman
who laid down their lives
for their country during
the many conflicts the
United Kingdom has experienced.
They shall grow not old
As we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them,
Nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning,
we will remember them.
Binyon, 1939
Names
None
Who commissioned
South Tyneside Council
Cost
Approximately £4,500.
How money was raised
The money was given by all the councillors of Jarrow out of their budgets.
Notes
1. This was erected due to a lot of disquiet about Jarrow not having its own war memorial. The project took about 4 years from beginning to end.
2. The Town Hall was built in 1902.
2. The Town Hall was built in 1902.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: James Pasby
External web link
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
James Pasby
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