Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 Davidson's Glass Works
Reference
G39.067
Place
TEAM VALLEY
Map ref
NZ
Original Location
Davidson's Glass Works, Team Valley.
Present Location
Taken by Mr. T. Steanson for safe keeping. In Shipley Art Gallery.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Memorial Description
Plaque 3 feet 1 inch high x 2 feet 1 inches wide on light oak pattress 2 inches wider all round. It has a raised top. There is a wide border of Celtic knotwork interspersed with squares in which are depicted the badges of the regiments of those named. All lettering is raised in casting and polished leaving a dull background. The lettering is Roman capitals throughout apart from the quotation at the bottom which is in lower case.
Materials used
Brass on oak pattress
Inscription
a. Roll of Honour In everlasting memory of / the men of the / Teams Glass Works who gave / their lives for their country / 1914-1918
b. 1939-1945
“At the going down of the sun / And in the morning / We will remember them”.
b. 1939-1945
“At the going down of the sun / And in the morning / We will remember them”.
Names
Present condition
Restored for an exhibition by Saltwell Signs.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Edward H. Thew of Newcastle.
Notes
1. This memorial was featured in an exhibition of glass held in the Laing Art Gallery c1995. It had been restored for the occasion
2. The name of the lender is Mr. T. Steanson. This is probably a relative of D. Steanson named in the 1914-18 section of the memorial
2. The name of the lender is Mr. T. Steanson. This is probably a relative of D. Steanson named in the 1914-18 section of the memorial
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown; C. Sanders
Source of quotation
“At the going down of the sun . . .” For the Fallen Lawrence Binyon
Source of quotation
“At the going down of the sun . . .” For the Fallen Lawrence Binyon
External web link
Research acknowledgements
J. Brown; C. Sanders
Research In Progress
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Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 Davidson's Glass Works (G39.067)
Gateshead Davidson’s Teams Glass Works.
Roll of Honour
In everlasting memory of
the men of the
Teams Glass Works who gave
their lives for their country
1914-1918
T. Bartram D.L.I. J. Hedley, A.S.C.
J. Beck N.F. I. Hindshaw N.F.
T. Corbett N.F. J. Hunter R.E.
T. Fox D.L.I. E. Johnson Naval Division
J. Gallagher West Yorks. E. Moore R.F.A.
T. Dunn D.L.I. J. Reid D.L.I.
S. Hall D.L.I. R. Robson D.L.I.
I. Hall N.F. D. Steanson A.S.C.
G. Hall N.F. J. Thompson N.F.
R. Trale R.E.
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1939 - 1945
E. Clark R.A.F. W. Green R.N.V.R.
R. Foster D.L.I. G.R. Jenkins Leicester Regt.
G. Foulis Airborne Division W. Moody R.N.
“At the going down of the sun
And in the morning
We will remember them.”
NamesG39.67
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