Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Fallen 1914-18 St. James Presbyterian
Reference
A11.13
Place
ALNWICK
Map ref
NU184135
Original Location
St. James' Presbyterian Church, Pottergate. (now United Reformed)
Which war
1914-1918
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 12th September 1920 by Duke of Northumberland. Dedicated by Rev. J. Reavley.
Memorial Description
Plaque on black pattress with pointed top, 45 inches high at tallest point x 36 inches wide (1140 mm x 914 mm), and divided into two parts. The date and cross are in the top smaller section, with the words "To the Glory of God".
The dedication and names are in the main part, the names listed in two columns in Roman capitals and the dedication in sans serif capitals. The quotations beneath the names are in upper case italics. All lettering is incised and painted black.
There is a shelf at the bottom.
The dedication and names are in the main part, the names listed in two columns in Roman capitals and the dedication in sans serif capitals. The quotations beneath the names are in upper case italics. All lettering is incised and painted black.
There is a shelf at the bottom.
Materials used
Black Belgian marble pattress, white marble from Sicily and mouldings of green Swedish marble.
Inscription
To the Glory of God
In thankfulness for victory, and in
grateful memory of the men belonging to this
Congregation, who fell in the Great War.
We shall remember them, they played a man's part.
Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Names
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Thomas Watson & Son, Alnwick.
Notes
1. St.James’s Church has been redesigned inside. All the memorials are now in a dedicated place at the top of the stairs, funded by War Memorials Trust.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Tony Harding; Janet Brown
Alnwick and County Gazette 07/08/1920 reports proposed unveiling 7th September 1920; 18/09/1920 carries report of unveiling with photograph of those who took part.
Newcastle Daily News 21/08/1920 reports that Duke of Northumberland will unveil the plaque.
Newcastle Daily Journal 13/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 13/09/1920 reports unveiling.
North Mail 13/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 18/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Morpeth Herald 13/08/1920 reports proposed unveiling 17/09/1920 reports unveiling. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 07/08/1920 reports Duke of Northumberland is to unveil the plaque; 13/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Sources of quotations:
“We shall remember them” : 'For the Fallen' Lawrence Binyon;
“Greater love hath no man than this . . .” : St.John 15 v 13.
Alnwick and County Gazette 07/08/1920 reports proposed unveiling 7th September 1920; 18/09/1920 carries report of unveiling with photograph of those who took part.
Newcastle Daily News 21/08/1920 reports that Duke of Northumberland will unveil the plaque.
Newcastle Daily Journal 13/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 13/09/1920 reports unveiling.
North Mail 13/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 18/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Morpeth Herald 13/08/1920 reports proposed unveiling 17/09/1920 reports unveiling. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 07/08/1920 reports Duke of Northumberland is to unveil the plaque; 13/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Sources of quotations:
“We shall remember them” : 'For the Fallen' Lawrence Binyon;
“Greater love hath no man than this . . .” : St.John 15 v 13.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
B. Woodhouse; Janet Brown; Mrs. J. Purvis, St. James' U.R. Church; Michael Newrick; Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
The names on this memorial are being researched by the Alnwick District WWI Centenary Commemoration Group. Contact: ww1alnwickproject@yahoo.co.uk
Plaque Fallen 1914-18 St. James Presbyterian (A11.13)
1914 1918
To the Glory of God
In thankfulness for victory, and in
grateful memory of the men belonging to this
Congregation, who fell in the Great War
Thomas W. Adams. Joseph Forster.
James Cuthbert. Richard Hutchinson.
Andrew Davison. Richard Hardy.
Alex. Davison. John E. Purvis.
John Duns. John J. Tait.
Frederick W. Thorborn.
We shall remember them, they played a man's part.
Greater love hath no man than this,
that a man lay down his life for his friends.
NamesA11.13
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