Memorial Details
Memorial
Memorial 3 VCs Blandford Street
Reference
NUT270
Place
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Map ref
NZ 241638
Which war
a. 1897-98 Tirah Campaign
b. 1914-18
c. 1939-45
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.
Memorial Description
Plain marble slab 9 feet wide and 5 feet wide by 12 inches deep (3m x 1.52m 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, 376mm in diameter, 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.
Materials used
Marble with metal plaques.
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.
This memorial was erected by Newcastle City Council on behalf of the people of the City.
Names
Who commissioned
Newcastle City Council
Cost
Each large plaque cost £500
Ownership and maintenance
Newcastle City Council
Notes
1. John Aidan Liddell V.C. has an Every Name A Story entry.
2. Edward Lawson V.C. has an Every Name A Story entry.
2. Edward Lawson V.C. has an Every Name A Story entry.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: James Pasby
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
James Pasby: Simon Parkin: Barry Lawson:
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Memorial 3 VCs Blandford Street (NUT270)
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.
Private Captain Private
Edward Lawson John Aidan Liddell Adam Herbert Wakenshaw
1873-1955 1888-1915 1914-1942
1st Battalion The Argyll and Sutherland 9th Battalion
The Gordon Highlanders Highlanders (Princess Louise's) The Durham Light Infantry
and Royal Flying Corps
Dargai Heights Mersa Matruh
20th October 1897 Ostend 27th June 1942
31st July 1915
NamesNUT270
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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