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Plaque 1914-18 Wesleyan Methodist

Reference

B127.05

Place

BIRTLEY

Original Location

Wesleyan Methodist Church. Rear wall.

Present Location

Formerly on wall to left of pulpit.

Which war

1914-18

Dedication, Creation or Publication date

Unveiled March 1920 by Rev. W.E. Garment

Memorial Description

Plaque mounted on a frame of fumed oak. There is a wide border of interlaced string culminating at squares in each corner. The Royal Standard is crossed with the Union flag is at centre top, enamelled in colour. The words �Faithful unto Death� are at the bottom. The names are listed in two columns, divided by a vertical line. All lettering is in a blend of Roman capitals with Gothic.

Materials used

Brass in fumed oak frame.

Inscription

To the glory of God, and sacred to the memory of / the young men of this church and Sunday School, / who gave their lives for liberty and freedom / in the Great War 1914-1919.
Faithful unto death.

Names

9 names and ranks.
See transcript.

Notes

1. Illustrated Chronicle says the memorial was dedicated by Rev. W.E. Garnet.

Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material

Photos: Dorothy Hall

Illustrated Chronicle 16/03/1920 reports unveiling.

Source of quotation
�Faithful unto death� Revelation 2 v 10.

External web link

Durham at War

Links to Source Material :

Illustrated Chronicle 1920 03 16 Tue

Research acknowledgements

Dorothy Hall

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Plaque 1914-18 Wesleyan Methodist (B127.05)

BIRTLEY    Wesleyan Methodist

   To the glory of God, and Sacred to the memory of

   the young men of this church and Sunday School,

   who gave their lives for liberty and freedom

   in the Great War 1914-1919.

   Private H. William Cresswell     Corpl. Charles E. Eddy

   Private Robert Weddle            Lce Corpl. John Harkess

   Private William Atkin            Private Charles Mowbray

   Private Reginald D. Herron       Gunner William Robson

                 Private Thomas S. Newark.

                 Faithful unto death.

NamesB127.05

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