Memorial Details
Memorial
Tower, Clock and Bells 1914-18 St. John
Reference
B153.02
Place
BURNHOPE
Map ref
NZ 193486
Original Location
Church of St. John the Evangelist, Holmside Lane
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Tower officially opened on 22nd September 1923 by Mr. U. Ritson, and dedicated by Bishop of Durham, Dr. Henson. The clock was started by Col. W.H. Ritson. Plaque unveiled by Col. J.R. Ritson.
Memorial Description
Tower, clock and peal of bells.
There is a plaque which bears the dedication. It has a raised edge. At centre top is a cross. Lettering and cross are in raised Roman capitals.
A framed text alongside gives the history.
There is a plaque which bears the dedication. It has a raised edge. At centre top is a cross. Lettering and cross are in raised Roman capitals.
A framed text alongside gives the history.
Materials used
Metal plaque
Inscription
This Tower, Clock, and Peal of Bells
are erected to the Glory of God
as a War Memorial, and dedicated
near the completion of 21 years
Ministry of the Rev. W.C. Chapman
as Vicar of Holmside, Sept. 1923
Names
None
How money was raised
U.A. Ritson, owners of Burnhope Colliery, subscribed.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Bells were made by Harrington, Holland of Coventry.
Ownership and maintenance
The bells were handed over to the vicar and wardens to hold for the parish at the dedication ceremony.
Notes
1. The peal of bells was hung in a temporary tower for which a Faculty had been obtained, and was dedicated 21st August 1920. The permanent tower was built after the Government released the building trade regulation.
2. For the plaque, see B153.03
3. The oak doors to the tower were opened by Mr. U. Ritson, principal of the Burnhope Colliery Co. standing in for Mr. T.Y. Greener, agent to the South Moor Colliery Co. Ltd.
2. For the plaque, see B153.03
3. The oak doors to the tower were opened by Mr. U. Ritson, principal of the Burnhope Colliery Co. standing in for Mr. T.Y. Greener, agent to the South Moor Colliery Co. Ltd.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Simon Raine; John and Mavis Dixon; Dorothy Hall
Northern Echo 19/08/1920 reports information in Note 1 above; 24/09/1923 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 06/09/1923 reports proposals; 24/09/1923 reports unveiling with photos.
Consett Guardian 27/08/1920 reorts dedication of bells; 21/09/1923 reports unveiling; 28/09/1923 reports unveiling with photos.
Stanley News and Consett Chronicle 20/09/1923 report proposed dedication.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 29/09/1923 reports unveiling.
Durham County Advertiser 23/09/1923 reports unveiling.
Auckland & County Chronicle 26/08/1923 reports unveiling
Blaydon Courier 28/09/1920 reports dedication of bells in temporary tower; 22/09/1923 reports opening of new tower.
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
Northern Echo 19/08/1920 reports information in Note 1 above; 24/09/1923 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 06/09/1923 reports proposals; 24/09/1923 reports unveiling with photos.
Consett Guardian 27/08/1920 reorts dedication of bells; 21/09/1923 reports unveiling; 28/09/1923 reports unveiling with photos.
Stanley News and Consett Chronicle 20/09/1923 report proposed dedication.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 29/09/1923 reports unveiling.
Durham County Advertiser 23/09/1923 reports unveiling.
Auckland & County Chronicle 26/08/1923 reports unveiling
Blaydon Courier 28/09/1920 reports dedication of bells in temporary tower; 22/09/1923 reports opening of new tower.
The Monumental Brasses of County Durham William Lack, H. Martin Stuchfield and Philip Whittemore 2002 ISBN 095 4327101
External web link
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Additional Notes
14/11/2017 Dorothy Hall visited and re-photographed the memorials
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; John and Mavis Dixon; Dorothy Hall
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