Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 19th D.L.I. 1914-18 Cathedral
Reference
D47.060
Place
DURHAM
Map ref
NZ 273420
Original Location
Chapter House, Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham, Palace Green.
Present Location
To the left of the D.L.I. chapel altar.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 24th July 1920 by Bishop Welldon, Dean of Durham.
Memorial Description
Plaque of black finished bronze, approx. 30 inches wide x 22 inches high. There is a border of intertwined leaves. At the top of the plaque is the DLI regimental badge. Lettering is in raised elaborate capitals.
Materials used
Bronze
Inscription
and in memory of
the officers, non – commissioned
officers, and men of the 19th
Service Battalion Durham
Light Infantry, who made
the Supreme Sacrifice during
the European War
1914 – 18
Names
None
Ownership and maintenance
Dean and Chapter
Notes
1. This is described in a newspaper report as being set on an antique green marble pattress.
2. This regiment is famously known as “The Bantams”.
3. This is said to have been the very first memorial to be placed in the Chapter House.
4.Sunderland Echo 19/02/1934 reports proposed move to D.L.I. Chapel and quotes Captain Walker - Steps would also be taken to see that a glass cover would be substituted for an oak panel which covered the memorial. The oak panel is beautiful but it is a shame that the memorial should have been hidden away all these years.
(Was this covering the Book of Remembrance?)
2. This regiment is famously known as “The Bantams”.
3. This is said to have been the very first memorial to be placed in the Chapter House.
4.Sunderland Echo 19/02/1934 reports proposed move to D.L.I. Chapel and quotes Captain Walker - Steps would also be taken to see that a glass cover would be substituted for an oak panel which covered the memorial. The oak panel is beautiful but it is a shame that the memorial should have been hidden away all these years.
(Was this covering the Book of Remembrance?)
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: John and Mavis Dixon; James Pasby
Northern Echo 24/7/1920 reports proposed unveiling this afternoon; 26/7/1920 reports unveiling.
Durham Chronicle 23/7/1920 reports proposed unveiling; 30/7/1920 reports unveiling.
North Mail 26/7/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 31/7/1920 carries brief report on unveiling.
Durham County Advertiser 30/7/1920 reports unveiling.
Sunderland Echo 19/02/1934 reports proposed move to D.L.I. Chapel. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
Northern Echo 24/7/1920 reports proposed unveiling this afternoon; 26/7/1920 reports unveiling.
Durham Chronicle 23/7/1920 reports proposed unveiling; 30/7/1920 reports unveiling.
North Mail 26/7/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 31/7/1920 carries brief report on unveiling.
Durham County Advertiser 30/7/1920 reports unveiling.
Sunderland Echo 19/02/1934 reports proposed move to D.L.I. Chapel. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Ann Heywood (Chapter Steward); Ron Carson; Errol Broomfield; John and Mavis Dixon; Cathedral staff; Dorothy Hall; Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale
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Plaque 19th D.L.I. 1914-18 Cathedral (D47.060)
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