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Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Palmers Shipbuilding
Reference
H93.07
Place
HEBBURN
Map ref
NZ
Original Location
Palmer Shipbuilding and Iron Works. “Erected in the wall near the entrance”.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled October 6th 1921 by Mr. G.W. McIlwaine, works manager; dedicated by Rev. G.K. Wilkinson, vicar of St. John’s.
Memorial Description
Plaque on granite block with dome at centre top which contains a wreath raised in half relief. Lettering is raised in relief and slightly burnished.
This panel is similar to the panels on the cenotaph at Jarrow.
This panel is similar to the panels on the cenotaph at Jarrow.
Materials used
Bronze plaque on moulded grey granite block
Inscription
(Dedicated to the memory of colleagues who lost their lives)
Names
47 men who died.
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Who commissioned
Workmen and staff in each department
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Bronze work done by Messrs. J.W. Singer and Sons, Ltd. of Frome, Somerset. Granite and granolithic work done by Mr. Thomas Lumsden of Jarrow. C.S. Errington, Architect
Notes
1. This was unveiled on the same day as the cenotaph at Jarrow and plaques in the other departments of the firm. J2.01 J2.27 and J2.28
2. The names are the same as those on the cenotaph at Jarrow.
3. The workmen of the steelworks department who had served were entertained to dinner by their fellow-workmen at Palmer’s Hostel, Hebburn Colliery. 300 invitations had been issued.
2. The names are the same as those on the cenotaph at Jarrow.
3. The workmen of the steelworks department who had served were entertained to dinner by their fellow-workmen at Palmer’s Hostel, Hebburn Colliery. 300 invitations had been issued.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Shields Daily News 30/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 06/10/1921 reports unveiling
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 08/10/1921 reports unveiling.
South Shields Gazette 23/09/1921 reports proposed unveiling; 29/09/1921 also reports on proposed unveilings with more information; 06/10/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 14/06/1920 reports Welcome Back dinner; 06/10/1921 reports unveiling
Illustrated Chronicle 06/10/1921 reports unveiling
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 08/10/1921 reports unveiling.
South Shields Gazette 23/09/1921 reports proposed unveiling; 29/09/1921 also reports on proposed unveilings with more information; 06/10/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 14/06/1920 reports Welcome Back dinner; 06/10/1921 reports unveiling
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Research acknowledgements
The late R.W. Gould; Dorothy Hall; Michael Mulhern
Research In Progress
The names on this memorial are being researched by Peter Hoy.
Contact: peterhoy@hotmail.co.uk
Plaque 1914-18 Palmers Shipbuilding (H93.07)
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