Memorial Details
Memorial
Organ 1914-18 Wesleyan Methodist
Reference
C92.05
Place
CHOPWELL
Original Location
Trinity Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
Present Location
Chopwell Methodist Church
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 20th January 1923 by Mr. T.O. Kirkup of Medomsley; dedicated by Rev. D. Marson Frost.
Memorial Description
Organ. There are three plaques which bear the dedication and names. Lettering is in elaborate Roman capitals throughout. The Central plaque is 26 inches wide x 10 inches high, the ones on each side of this are 24 inches wide x 10 inches high.
Inscription
Erected to the Glory of God / and in loving memory of the / Fallen of this Church and / School who gave their lives / in the Great War 1914-18
Names
Cost
£800-£900
How money was raised
Fund raising events and public subscription.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Organ built by Messrs. Ward of Middlesbrough
Notes
1. "The organ built by Messrs. Ward of Middlesbrough was erected as a memorial to the men of the Church and Sunday School who gave their lives in the Great War of 1914-18." A History of Blaydon District" (J. Maughan).
2. The organ was opened by Mr. E.J. George of Consett.
3. A Memorial Service was held in Trinity Wesleyan Church Chopwell on Easter Sunday April 8th 1917 in memory of JR Nixon and TH Faulder.
4. When the old Church was demolished the plaques but not the organ were moved into the new building.
2. The organ was opened by Mr. E.J. George of Consett.
3. A Memorial Service was held in Trinity Wesleyan Church Chopwell on Easter Sunday April 8th 1917 in memory of JR Nixon and TH Faulder.
4. When the old Church was demolished the plaques but not the organ were moved into the new building.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos of plaques: C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall; Memorial Service Leaflet: George Nairn
Illustrated Chronicle 13/03/1923 carries photo of organ which had been installed.
Consett Guardian 26/01/1923 reports dedication including organ specification.
Blaydon Courier 17/03/1923 carries photo of organ.
A History of Blaydon District by J. Maughan, which was serialised in the "Blaydon Courier" about 1955-6, and which is available as a collection of newspaper cuttings in the Newcastle Central Library.
Coal, Community and Conflict: A History of Chopwell; K. Hordon, 1995.
Illustrated Chronicle 13/03/1923 carries photo of organ which had been installed.
Consett Guardian 26/01/1923 reports dedication including organ specification.
Blaydon Courier 17/03/1923 carries photo of organ.
A History of Blaydon District by J. Maughan, which was serialised in the "Blaydon Courier" about 1955-6, and which is available as a collection of newspaper cuttings in the Newcastle Central Library.
Coal, Community and Conflict: A History of Chopwell; K. Hordon, 1995.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Nan Smith (Ryton), Geoffrey Nicholson; J. Maughan; C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall
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Organ 1914-18 Wesleyan Methodist (C92.05)
CHOPWELL, Wesleyan Methodist Chapel.
First plaque
Erected to the glory of God
and in loving memory of the
fallen of this church and
school who gave their lives
in the Great War 1914-1918
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Second plaque
Private George Turnbull 9th DLI
“ Thomas W. Armstrong “
Corporal John Gardiner “
Private Horace Parkin “
“ Frederick Forster “
“ John Martin “
“ John Pearson West Ridings
“ Oliver Lynn 9th DLI
“ Thomas Winter “
Corporal Joseph Stephenson “
Private Thomas H. Faulder Tyne. Scottish
“ John R. Nixon 9th DLI
“ George E. Sharp 8th DLI
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Third Plaque
Private Matthew Griggs D.L.I.
“ David Smith “
“ John G. Hall “
“ Jos. N. Pearson Grenadier Guards
“ Henry Mitten 8th D.L.I.
“ Ralph Stephenson D.L.I.
“ Robert Poskett 9th D.L.I.
Sergt. William A. Birkbeck “
Private Thomas Waugh “
“ Septimus Dodds Grenadier Guards
“ William Carr East Yorks
“ James Bailey 1st N.F.
Signaller Fenwick Oswald 26th N.F.
NamesC92.05
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