Memorial

Plaque Robertson 1915 Clayport Presbyterian

Alnwick

Memorial Name: Plaque Robertson 1915 Clayport Presbyterian (A11.26)

NEWMP Ref No.: A11.26

Parish: Alnwick

Original Location:

Clayport Presbyterian Church (Closed)

Present Location:

St. James’ United Reformed Church. Pottergate.

Below the 1914-18 plaque for Clayport Presbyterian Church.

Which War:

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date:

July 1917

Materials Used:

Brass

Inscription:

In loving memory
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.

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.

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 his Every Name A Story entry

External Links:

Bailiffgate WW1 Database

Sources:

Photos: Tony Harding; Janet Brown

Alnwick Gazette Almanack
1916 carries a photo.

Newcastle Weekly Journal
21/07/1917 reports erection of plaque.