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Plaque 1939-45 Social Club

Reference

B15.04

Place

BEDLINGTON

Map ref

NZ 259818

Original Location

Bedlington Social Club, Front Street. In the foyer.

Which war

1939-1945

Dedication, Creation or Publication date

Unveiled by John McSherry, President of the Club, soon after the war finished

Memorial Description

Plaque approx. 21 inches high at its highest point and 18 inches wide, with rounded top. There is a simple border. At the top is a design of two reversed rifles with bayonets bound by a ribbon which extends on either side, and bears "Roll of Honour" in red enamel. The lettering is sunk in casting and enamelled black, the dedication is in serif capitals and the names are in plain capitals. Names are listed in two columns.

Materials used

Brass

Inscription

Roll of Honour / 1939-1945 / Bedlington Social Club / Erected by the members of the Club / in memory of / those of their number who gave / their lives in the World War II.
Ever remembered.

Names

3 names and ranks.
See transcript.

Present condition

Good

Sculptor, Artist or Designer

None indicated on memorial, but this is identical to the brass produced by Edward H. Thew for the Great War, B15.03.

Ownership and maintenance

Bedlington Social Club

Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material

Photos: J. Brown

Morpeth Herald 03/09/1946 reports proposal to erect the plaque.

Research acknowledgements

Janet Brown; Bedlington Social Club

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Plaque 1939-45 Social Club (B15.04)

BEDLINGTON, Social Club.

   ROLL OF HONOUR

   1939-1945

   Bedlington Social Club

   Erected by members of the Club

   in memory of

   those of their number who gave

   their lives in the World War II

   Pte. David Laird      Pte. Michael Miller

   Petty Officer Thos. McCabe

   "Ever remembered"

NamesB15.04

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