Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Fallen Working Men’s Club
Reference
E76.02
Place
ELDON LANE
Original Location
Eldon Lane Working Men’s Club. On the south wall. One of three
Which war
1914-18
Memorial Description
Plaque, very heavy, in classical style, with pediment and fluted pillars at the sides, standing on a stone base. In the pediment is a painted ?crest between two columns.
Below this, the words “Roll of Honour” are carved in half relief on a ribbon, with a shield raised in the middle.
The central plaque is of brass bearing the dedication and names listed in two columns, numbered 1-27 which relates to the photographs. Surrounding this is a series of 27 frames each containing a photograph. The photographs are in a different order from the ones in the other frame.
The dedication is in the middle.
Below this, the words “Roll of Honour” are carved in half relief on a ribbon, with a shield raised in the middle.
The central plaque is of brass bearing the dedication and names listed in two columns, numbered 1-27 which relates to the photographs. Surrounding this is a series of 27 frames each containing a photograph. The photographs are in a different order from the ones in the other frame.
The dedication is in the middle.
Materials used
Mahogany frame, brass plaque.
Inscription
Ours to record with grateful Pride
That Freedom lives on earth today
Because they Died.
Names
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Simon Raine; John and Mavis Dixon; James Pasby
Source of quotation
“Their lot the Glorious Price to pay . . .” Not ascertained
Source of quotation
“Their lot the Glorious Price to pay . . .” Not ascertained
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; John and Mavis Dixon; Club staff
Research In Progress
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Plaque 1914-18 Fallen Working Men’s Club (E76.02)
ELDON LANE Working Men’s Club.
Eldon Lane and District
Workingmen's Club and Institute Ltd.
Centre:
Their lot the Glorious Price to pay
Ours to record with grateful Pride
That Freedom lives on earth today
Because they Died.
Across top, left to right:
Pte. Thomas Metcalfe
Lance Cpl. R. Posselwaite (Memorial reads P. Posselwaite)
Pte. Thos. Dixon
Sergt. Albert Lisgo
Pte. James H. Blades
Lance Cpl. Wm. H. Thompson
Pte. Harry Hubery
Left hand side, top to bottom:
Pte. John Pugh
Pte. George Hedley
Sergt. John Gash
Pte. John Hubery
Pte. Wm. Shepherd
Pte. John Morris
Adjutant Bernard Dogaer
Right-hand side, top to bottom:
Pte. Jas. Ed. Hopps
Pte. Varo Jackson
Pte. Sydney Gibbs
Gunner Joseph Raine
Corporal Thos. Connor
Pte. Wm. Stephenson
Sapper John Brown
Bottom section, left to right:Â
Pte. Sep. Smith
Pte. John Hill
Corpl. W. Mather M.M.
Pte. Alex. Brown
Pte. Edward S. Jones
Pte. Michael Wilson
Names E76.02
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