Notes: 1. The parishioners had decided to have a two-part memorial to those who fell.
The first was a crucifix (See N34.05); the second was the re-opening of the organ “which, by its music is to keep green their memory”.
2. From the Catholic membership in North Shields, about 1,000 served, of whom 170 died.
3. Sandra Barlow, who, in 2019, was researching St. Cuthbert’s Church for the church’s 200th Anniversary, says:
The original Church organ was installed in August 1830, when an upper gallery was built to accommodate it and the Church choir.
This was replaced by a completely new organ in 1877, by Foster and Andrews (poss. of Huddersfield). It was this organ that was renovated by public subscription and rededicated as part of the War Memorial initiative.
The organ was refurbished by Messrs Blackett and Howden of Newcastle, at a cost of £390, raised by subscription. As yet it is unknown if there was any form of plaque or if the organ had a dedication attached. The Dedication ceremony was on Sunday 16th May 1920 at 11 o’clock, attended by the Congregation, Mayor and Mayoress and other members of Tynemouth Corporation. There was a Solemn Mass, with Haydn’s Imperial Mass in ‘D’, sung by the Choir, led by Mr Nesbitt. Father G. Wheatley of Willington Quay gave an address.
