Memorial Details
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Memorial
Plaque Elliott 1915 St. Mary
Reference
G39.073
Place
GATESHEAD
Original Location
St. Mary’s Church. Fixed to the central choir stall on the south side of the chancel.
Present Location
The church was destroyed by fire.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Dedicated 18th May 1919 by Rev. H.S. Stephenson, Rector of Gateshead.
Memorial Description
Plaque
Materials used
Brass
Inscription
To the Glory of God and in loving memory of
Sergeant Robert Elliott, 5th Northd. Fusiliers,
who gave his life for his country 14 May 1915.
This tablet was placed by the members of St. Mary’s choir.
“I have fought a good fight; I have finished my course; I have kept the faith” 2 Timothy IV 7.
Names
See above.
Notes
1. Sergt. Elliott was a well-known North Durham athlete.
2. The Church was made redundant in 1978. There were fires in 1979 and 1983. The building was restored in 1986 by the North East Civic Trust. It was converted for use as Phillips’ Auction House. Reopened as a Visitor Centre by Newcastle City Council in 2000. Now re-opened as Gateshead Heritage@ St.Mary’s.
2. The Church was made redundant in 1978. There were fires in 1979 and 1983. The building was restored in 1986 by the North East Civic Trust. It was converted for use as Phillips’ Auction House. Reopened as a Visitor Centre by Newcastle City Council in 2000. Now re-opened as Gateshead Heritage@ St.Mary’s.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Diocese of Durham Faculty number 809, issued 13/03/1919
Northern Echo 19/05/1919 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 17/05/1919 reports proposed unveiling on Sunday; 24/05/1919 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation
“I have fought a good fight . . .” 2 Timothy IV 7.
Northern Echo 19/05/1919 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 17/05/1919 reports proposed unveiling on Sunday; 24/05/1919 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation
“I have fought a good fight . . .” 2 Timothy IV 7.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
John and Mavis Dixon; Dorothy Hall
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