Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 Co-op
Reference
A17.02
Place
ASHINGTON
Map ref
NZ 277878
Original Location
Ashington Industrial Co-operative Society which became North Eastern Co-operative Stores (Closed 2006)
Present Location
Transferred February 2006 to funeral parlour a few shops along.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unknown.
Unveiled in new location 21st June 2006 by Ashington Civic Head Cllr. Thomas Roll; Rededicated by Rev. David Palmer of St.John’s Church.
Unveiled in new location 21st June 2006 by Ashington Civic Head Cllr. Thomas Roll; Rededicated by Rev. David Palmer of St.John’s Church.
Memorial Description
Plaque approx. 18 inches high x 30 inches wide with beaded border decoration, otherwise plain.
The lettering is raised Roman capitals.
The lettering is raised Roman capitals.
Materials used
Brass.
Inscription
b. To the memory / of / the employees of the / Ashington Industrial Co-operative Society Ltd / who lost their lives on active service / in the World War / 1939-1945.
a. Also in remembrance of those / who fell in / the Great War / 1914-1918
a. Also in remembrance of those / who fell in / the Great War / 1914-1918
Names
Present condition
Good
Notes
1. In the original building, the plaque was placed on the landing at the meeting of the two flights of stairs from the ground floor. It was later moved onto the wall of the stairwell opposite, where it also had a vase alongside. It was then moved to the foot of the stairs. In 1999 it was replaced in its original position.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown
News Post Leader 15/06/2006 reports re-dedication at new location in the funeral parlour.
News Post Leader 15/06/2006 reports re-dedication at new location in the funeral parlour.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Janet Brown; Ashington Co-operative Store
Research In Progress
Alan Grint is researching the names on this memorial.
Contact:
Ashington War Memorials
Ashington Memorial Group are researching the names on their local War Memorials
Contact: margaretallison@hotmail.com
Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 Co-op (A17.02)
To the Memory
of
the Employees of the
Ashington Industrial Co-operative Society Ltd who lost
their lives on active service in the World War
1939-1945
D. Brown T. Pears T. Leech
G. Lyall W. Gray R. Horn
G. Newman T. Knight Edna Melrose
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Also in remembrance of those who fell in
The Great War
1914-1918
NamesA17.02
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