Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Wesleyan Methodist
Reference
A13.08
Place
AMBLE
Map ref
NU 268045
Original Location
Wesleyan Church, High Street. Demolished.
Present Location
Trinity Methodist Church, Percy Street/Leslie Drive.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 24th April 1921 by Mrs. Bainbridge of Eshott Hall. Dedicated by Rev. H.L. Hines, circuit pastor and superintendent.
Memorial Description
Plaque 17 inches high x 28½ inches wide (431 mm x 723 mm), rectangular but with triple rounded top.
The names are in two columns. Lettering is in Roman capitals, and at centre top is the IHS cipher.
The names are in two columns. Lettering is in Roman capitals, and at centre top is the IHS cipher.
Materials used
Brass
Inscription
None
Names
Present condition
The church in 1998-2000 underwent a complete refurbishment.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Frame carved by J.P. Whittle of Amble.
Notes
1. Described in Morpeth Herald as "carved fumed oak frame with brass tablet"
2. This church was formerly the Primitive Methodist Church. For a while, the building was used as a warehouse. Then the three Methodist (High Street Wesleyan and Percy Street) churches united to become Trinity Methodist.
3. The plaque has been placed above A13.10 memorial for both wars.
2. This church was formerly the Primitive Methodist Church. For a while, the building was used as a warehouse. Then the three Methodist (High Street Wesleyan and Percy Street) churches united to become Trinity Methodist.
3. The plaque has been placed above A13.10 memorial for both wars.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: Janet Brown; photo showing combined plaques: Tony Harding
Morpeth Herald 24/04/1921 reports proposed unveiling and description; 29/04/1921 reports unveiling.
Alnwick & County Gazette 23/04/1921 reports proposed unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 01/01/1921 reports unveiling.
Morpeth Herald 24/04/1921 reports proposed unveiling and description; 29/04/1921 reports unveiling.
Alnwick & County Gazette 23/04/1921 reports proposed unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 01/01/1921 reports unveiling.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
The late David Wilkinson; Jim Shepherd (East Coquet Local History Society); J. Brown; Tony Harding
Research In Progress
See link above
Plaque 1914-18 Wesleyan Methodist (A13.08)
AMBLE, Trinity Methodist Church
IHS
William Nairn John E. Gair
James Dawson Albert Ormston
John R. Davidson. Adam Ross
Oscar Earnshaw Ernest Smetham
W. Alfred Dunn David E. Archbold
John McDonald Robert Coulson
Henry Taylor Francis Davidson
NameA13.08
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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