Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 Conservative Club
Reference
B95.08
Place
BYKER
Original Location
Byker and Heaton Conservative Club, Wilfrid Street (now Byker and Heaton Union Club, 209 Shields Road)
Present Location
St.Silas' Church. Byker.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled 14th May 1920 by Sir Alex. Leith, Bart., M.C.
Memorial Description
Roll of Honour, 46 inches high x 31 inches wide, of classical design, with fluted columns carved at the sides. The frame is surmounted by a laurel wreath and ribbons. The words “Roll of Honour” are carved at the top below beading.
The names are in a single column with the regiment alongside, written in gilded Roman upper and lower case.
The names are in a single column with the regiment alongside, written in gilded Roman upper and lower case.
Materials used
Fumed oak
Inscription
Roll of Honour / of the Byker and Heaton / Conservative and Working Men’s Club / Members and Members’ Sons / who made the Supreme Sacrifice in the Cause of / Freedom, Truth and Justice / During the Great War of 1914-1918.
May their Rewards be as Great as their Sacrifice
May their Rewards be as Great as their Sacrifice
Names
Notes
1. It would appear that the name for 1939-45 was a later addition.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: Tony Harding
Newcastle Daily Journal 15/01/1920 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 15/01/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Journal 15/01/1920 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 15/01/1920 reports unveiling.
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
M. Newrick; Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall
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Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 Conservative Club (B95.08)
Byker Byker and Heaton Conservative Club
Roll of Honour
of the Byker and Heaton
Conservative Working Men’s Club
Members and Members’ Sons
Who made the Supreme Sacrifice in the Cause of
Freedom, Truth and Justice
During the Great War of 1914-1918
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Major H. Sibbit 22nd Northnd Fusls
Lieut T.E. Nicholson 25th “ “
“ W.R. Patterson 1st Canadian Contin
“ S. Probert 7th D.L.I.
“ C.B. Sibbit 1st Northnd Fusls
“ F.O. Thornton R.A.F.
Chf Eng L.O. Toward Merctle Marine
Sergt R.W.C. Branch 5th Northnd Fusls
“ G.H. Watson “ “ “
L/Sergt J.G. Leach 18th “ “
Corpl J.R.M. Bywell 14th D.L.I.
“ J.T. Coghill 7th Northnd Fusls
“ M.T. Elliott 3rd Coldstm Grds
“ J.C. Elliott 1st “ “
“ R.J.G. Hobson R.E. Signals
L/Corpl A.H. Anderson 2nd D.L.I.
“ G. Swan 1st Northnd Fusls
Private L.C. Branch “ “ “
“ R.P. Burrell “ “ “
“ R. Coe Grener Guards
“ J.T. Fairlam 9th Northnd Fusls
“ J.D. Gristwood 1st “ “
“ G.W. Harrison 6th “ “
“ T. McMillan 1st Seaforth Hlds
“ J. Storey R.M.L.I.
“ F.C. Stopher 29th London Regt
Gnr W. Rowntree R.F.A.
Dvr H.G. Finney R.E.s
Lieut A.V. Knox 21st Northnd Fusls
Private H. Faddy 7th “ “
1939-45 Thomas Harrison R.N.
May their Rewards be as Great as their Sacrifice
NamesB95.08
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