Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Fallen 1914-18 Presbyterian
Reference
B16.05
Place
BELFORD
Map ref
NU 110337
Original Location
Erskine Presbyterian Church, Nursery Lane. (Now United Reformed Church)
Which war
1914-18
Memorial Description
Plaque, set in a wide wood frame, 24 inches high x 36 inches wide (606mm x 914mm). There is a wide border of cord design, culminating in a knot in each corner. At centre top are crossed flags, coloured red and blue, with the words "For King & Country" between. The names are listed in three columns. The first line of the dedication and the quotation at the bottom are in Gothic script, other lettering is in elongated Roman capitals.
Materials used
Brass in oak frame.
Inscription
To the glory of God and / sacred to the memory of / the men of this Church who gave their lives for / their country in the Great War 1914-1918
"Faithful unto death"
"Faithful unto death"
Names
Present condition
Building sold 2018.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Edward Thew, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Notes
1. The building was sold because it would cost too much to repair. It is hoped to be able to store the memorial locally.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Belford LHS
Erskine Presbyterian Church Minutes Ref BUR/P/8/3
Source of quotation:
“Faithful unto death” Revelation 2 v 10
Erskine Presbyterian Church Minutes Ref BUR/P/8/3
Source of quotation:
“Faithful unto death” Revelation 2 v 10
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
Belford L.H.S.; Mr. Southern; Tony Harding; Valerie Glass
Research In Progress
These names are being researched by a team led by Valerie Glass
Plaque Fallen 1914-18 Presbyterian (B16.05)
BELFORD, United Reformed Church.
To the glory of God and sacred to the memory of
the men of this Church who gave their lives for
their Country in the Great War 1914-1918
Harry Hill William H. Clothier William Hood
William Anderson Robert Hunter John J.W. Thompson
Thomas J. Anderson George Matthewson Thomas Hunter
Alexr Rutherford John McDougall George L. Hope
George W. Young James Lee Alfred Wylie
John Thompson John Taylor William Hall
"Faithful unto death"
NamesB16.05
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Parish Notes
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