Memorial Details
Memorial
Lectern Carr 1944 St. George United Reformed
Reference
A17.13
Place
ASHINGTON
Map ref
NZ 270878
Original Location
St. George's United Reformed Church, Station Road. Now called Trinity Church.
Present Location
The lectern is now in the upper floor of the redesigned church. The plaque has been removed and has been placed with others on the wall of the vestibule.
Which war
1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Dedicated 6th July 1947 by Mr. Evans
Memorial Description
Lectern, 4 feet high, with carved oak leaves and acorns at the top front. There is a plaque made of metal, which bears the dedication, the lettering in plain capitals.
Materials used
Oak
Inscription
and in proud and loving memory of
William Leslie Carr,
Lieut. Durham Light Infantry.
Killed on active service
Dec. 8th 1944, aged 23 years.
"I have fought a good fight
I have finished my course
I have kept the faith"
Tim. 2.4.7.
Names
See above
Who commissioned
Parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Carr
Present condition
Good. It is uncertain what the future of this lectern might be.
Notes
1. This church was grouped together with others (Central Hall, Thwaites Avenue and Second Avenue) in a Local Ecumenical Partnership. This church then changed its name from St. George's to Trinity Church.
2. “On 8th December 1944 Lieutenant William Leslie Carr, B.A, (Dunelm) 9th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, was killed on active service and . . . was buried in Sittard War cemetery in The Netherlands. His name is recorded on the Ashington Roll of Honour for 1939-45 and can also be seen in the D.L.I. Book of Remembrance in the Regimental Chapel in Durham Cathedral. Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Carr presented a fine oak lectern or reading desk in memory of their son, which was dedicated by Mr. Evans on 6th July 1947." (Centenary Brochure 1899-1999)
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2. “On 8th December 1944 Lieutenant William Leslie Carr, B.A, (Dunelm) 9th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, was killed on active service and . . . was buried in Sittard War cemetery in The Netherlands. His name is recorded on the Ashington Roll of Honour for 1939-45 and can also be seen in the D.L.I. Book of Remembrance in the Regimental Chapel in Durham Cathedral. Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Carr presented a fine oak lectern or reading desk in memory of their son, which was dedicated by Mr. Evans on 6th July 1947." (Centenary Brochure 1899-1999)
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Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown
Centenary Brochure 1899-1999 Trinity Church (Methodist/United Reformed) Ashington. D. Wise.
Centenary Brochure 1899-1999 Trinity Church (Methodist/United Reformed) Ashington. D. Wise.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
D.J. Wise; George & Janet Brown; Tony Harding
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