Photo: J. Brown
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 St. John the Divine
Reference
A2.02
Place
ACKLINGTON
Map ref
NU227019
Original Location
St. John the Divine Church, on north wall.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
9th October 1921 by Duke of Northumberland. Dedicated by Canon Mangin
Memorial Description
Plaque 32 inches high x 23 inches wide (812mm x 584mm) with elaborate border enamelled in black, the letters in black Roman capitals throughout.
Materials used
Brass
Inscription
To the Glory of God
and in memory of
the men of this parish
who fell in the
Great War 1914-1918
Names
How money was raised
Public subscription
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Janet Brown; Philip Thirkell
Shields Daily News 24/09/1921 Carries press report of forthcoming unveiling.
Alnwick and County Gazette 10/04/1920 reports proposals to place a tablet in the church and another in the school; 28/08/1920 reports proposal for brass tablet in church and lychgate if funds allow.
Newcastle Daily Journal 08/04/1920 reports proposals.
Illustrated Chronicle 10/10/1921 reports unveiling.
Morpeth Herald 30/09/1921 reports proposed unveiling; 14/10/1921 reports unveiling
Illustrated Chronicle 10/10/1921 reports unveiling
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 10/10/1921 reports dedication
By the Green of the Spring – A tribute to the men of Chevington and Broomhill who served in the First World War J.H. Hardy, published Amble Social History Group.
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
The late David Wilkinson, East Coquet Local History Society; David Riches; the late R.W. Gould; J. Brown, P. Thirkell; Dorothy Hall
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Plaque 1914-18 St. John the Divine (A2.02)
To the Glory of God
and in memory of
the men of this parish
who fell in the
Great War 1914-1918
J. Chrisp
J. Henderson
R. Johnson
J. Smailes
G. Thompson
T. Thompson
J. Trobe
T. Whalan
Died at home after service
G. Dixon
J. Miller
T. Steel
NamesA2.02
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