Memorial

Memorial 3 VCs Blandford Street

Newcastle upon Tyne

Memorial Name: Memorial 3 VCs Blandford Street (NUT270)

NEWMP Ref No.: NUT270

Parish: Newcastle upon Tyne

Original Location:

Blandford Street,

Which War:

a. 1897-98 Tirah Campaign
b. 1914-18
c. 1939-45

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

Unveiled 29th August 2017 10.00 a.m.
The Lord Lieutenant of Tyne and Wear Susan Winfield OBE and the Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Councillor Linda Wright were in attendance.

Materials Used:

Marble with metal plaques.

Who Commissioned:

Newcastle City Council

Cost:

Each large plaque cost £500

Ownership and Maintenance: Newcastle City Council

Inscription:

In remembrance of, and respect for, those born in Newcastle upon Tyne
who have been awarded the Victoria Cross for Valour.
This memorial was erected by Newcastle City Council on behalf of the people of the City.

Memorial Description:

Plain marble slab 60 inches high x 108 inches wide x 12 inches deep (1.5m x 2.74m x 304mm).

On it are mounted several metal plaques, each with a simple raised edge.

At centre top is a long rectangular plaque which bears the dedication.

On each side is a small circular plaque bearing (left) the VC badge and (right) the national badge.

Below these are three circular plaques, 15 inches in diameter (376mm), each having at top the VC badge, followed by details of the winner in each case.

All lettering is raised in casting using Roman capitals throughout.

Names:

3 names, ranks, regiments.
See transcript.

Notes:

1. See John Aidan Liddell V.C.’s Every Name A Story entry.

2. See Edward Lawson V.C.’s Every Name A Story entry.

3. See Adam Herbert Wakenshaw V.C.’s Every Name A Story entry.

Sources:

Photos: James Pasby