Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Routledge 1918 UDC Stableyard
Reference
C105.26
Place
CHESTER-LE-STREET
Map ref
NZ 276510
Original Location
Urban Council Yard in the Burns area beneath the viaduct.
Present Location
Church of St. Mary and St. Cuthbert, Church Chare. One of several in a line mounted on an outside wall.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 26th November 1921 by Mr. R. Smith, J.P. (Chairman of the Urban Council).
Memorial Description
Plaque 1 foot 4 inches high x 2 feet wide (406mm x 604mm) with domed top. The words “In honour of” in fancy capitals follow the shape at the top. The lettering is in sans serif capitals.
Materials used
White marble.
Inscription
Pte. WILLIAM ROUTLEDGE,
West Yorks,
Died March 27th 1918
aged 19 years.
Erected by his workmates,
as a token of respect for this,
their youngest comrade, who
gave his life for his country
Names
See above
Who commissioned
Urban District Council stables workmen
Notes
1. See Every Name A Story
2. Moved to the churchyard when the area was redeveloped for Tesco premises.
2. Moved to the churchyard when the area was redeveloped for Tesco premises.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C.Sanders; Ian Cooper
Illustrated Chronicle 28/11/1921 reports unveiling
Consett and Stanley Chronicle 02/12/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 03/12/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 28/11/1921 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 28/11/1921 reports unveiling
Consett and Stanley Chronicle 02/12/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 03/12/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 28/11/1921 reports unveiling.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall; Ian Cooper
Research In Progress
James Pasby is researching the WW1 names on this memorial Contact:
james@newmp.org.uk
Plaque Routledge 1918 UDC Stableyard (C105.26)
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