Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Club and Institute
Reference
H145.02
Place
HARROWHILLHILL
Map ref
NZ 30?17?
Original Location
Club and Institute
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled May 1922 by Mr. W. Griffiths, an ex-President of the Club.
Memorial Description
Plaque 4 feet 6 inches high at the sides rising to 5 feet 6 inches at centre, and 4 feet 10 inches wide. It has rounded top, in which the title of the club and dates appear on scrolls carved in half relief.
The main plaque is divided into three sunken panels. The names are in a single column in each panel, with the names of the fallen inside an oval border at the top of the centre panel, with scroll bearing the words “killed in action” painted above.
Lettering is Roman capitals, italicised in the two outer panels.
The main plaque is divided into three sunken panels. The names are in a single column in each panel, with the names of the fallen inside an oval border at the top of the centre panel, with scroll bearing the words “killed in action” painted above.
Lettering is Roman capitals, italicised in the two outer panels.
Materials used
Polished oak
Inscription
Harrowgate Club & Institute Ltd
Roll of Honour
1914-1918
Roll of Honour
1914-1918
Names
65 surnames and initials of those who served,
4 surnames and initials of the fallen. See transcript.
4 surnames and initials of the fallen. See transcript.
Present condition
Restored 2013
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Leeds Branch Club Union Ltd., but "made by ex- servicemen"
Notes
1. Gold medals had already been presented by the club to all members who served in the army and navy.
2. From the club, 57 men enlisted voluntarily, although over 100 others also served.
2. From the club, 57 men enlisted voluntarily, although over 100 others also served.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; Keith Callender
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 29/05/1922 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 29/05/1922 reports unveiling.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders; Keith Callender; Dorothy Hall
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Plaque 1914-18 Club and Institute (H145.02)
HARROWGATE HILL Club and Institute
Harrowgate Club & Institute Ltd
1914 1918
Roll of Honour
Allen T. Morrison K.
Allinson F. Musty J.
Bailey J. McDonald R.
Bainbridge F. Killed in action Parker J.
Bannerman H. Quinton G.
Bell T. Fleetham E.R Raine R.H.
Blakeborough E. Kay W. Raper C
Blewitt W. Moutrey H Reay T.
Brack T.W. Sutton L. Ridley T.
Charlton R. Roe G.
Clouston R.W. Rowan H.
Collier H.M. Simpson F.
Dalkin T. Simpson A.
Dawson F. Smith R.H.
Deacon R. Smith R.
Eccles E. Smith T.
Gargett J. Dougherty.J. Smith Thos.
Gillanders J. Howe R.R. Smith W.J.
Graham G.H. Hunter J.W. Smurthwaite J.
Graham R.G. Ireland W. Stallard A.P.
Harrison R. Jewers W. Tasker F.R.
Higginbottom C. Johnson E.F. Taylor J.
Hodgson E.P. Johnson T.W. Vipond R.W.
Holdsworth G. Kensley G. Walton T.
Hooper W. Leopard T. West T.
Hope J. Milne A. Wheeler J.
Zissler G.B. Gilbert J.W Zissler A F
NamesH145.02
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