Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Robertson 1915 Clayport Street Presbyterian
Reference
A11.26
Place
ALNWICK
Map ref
NU184135
Original Location
Clayport Street Presbyterian Church (Closed)
Present Location
St. James' United Reformed Church. Pottergate. Below the 1914-18 plaque for Clayport Street Presbyterian Church.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
July 1917
Memorial Description
Plaque 12 inches high x 18 inches wide (304 mm x 457 mm). There is a decorated border round the edge culminating in an elaborate cross inside a circle in each corner. At the top is the badge of the Durham Light Infantry. Lettering is in upper and lower case elaborate script.
Materials used
Brass
Inscription
of
2nd Lieut. George Cockburn Robertson
6th Durham Light Infantry. Beloved youngest son of
the late William and Jane Robertson of this Town
Who fell in Action in his 37 year at Armentieres
July 21st 1915.
Names
See above
Notes
1. This was situated for a while on the wall of the landing of the stairs leading to the gallery.
2. 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.
3. See Every Name A Story
2. 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.
3. See Every Name A Story
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Tony Harding; Janet Brown
Alnwick Gazette Almanack 1916 carries
a photo.
Newcastle Weekly Journal 21/07/1917 reports erection of plaque.
Alnwick Gazette Almanack 1916 carries
a photo.
Newcastle Weekly Journal 21/07/1917 reports erection of plaque.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Janet Brown; Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall; Revd David T. Youngson
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 Robertson 1915 Clayport Street Presbyterian (A11.26)
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Parish Notes
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