Memorial Details
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Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 St. Aidan
Reference
J2.02
Place
JARROW
Map ref
NZ
Original Location
St. Aidan's Church, Franklin Street
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 13th November 1921 by Mr. J.H. Powell or Rowell
Memorial Description
Plaque
Materials used
Ebony
Inscription
(Dedicated to memory of 25 young men of the neighbourhood who were killed in the war)
Names
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Present condition
This building has been demolished. The location of the memorial is unknown.
Notes
1. “A memorial service to men of Franklin, Nansen and Blackett Streets, Jarrow, who fell in the war was held at St. Aidan’s Church, Jarrow, last night, at which two flags, the White Ensign and Union Jack, provided by the relatives, friends and congregation, assisted by Mr. Hugh Golder, J.P. were hung in the chancel. The service was conducted by Mr. Norris, jun., a lay reader, who received the flags from Mr. J. Rowell, churchwarden. Memorial tablets were also hung underneath the flags.” Northern Echo
2. “During the Second World War St. Aidan’s Mission Church was badly damaged during an air raid and was closed in 1941.” Methodist Recorder 14/09/2000
2. “During the Second World War St. Aidan’s Mission Church was badly damaged during an air raid and was closed in 1941.” Methodist Recorder 14/09/2000
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Shields Daily News 14/11/1921 reports the unveiling ceremony.
Illustrated Chronicle 14/11/1921 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 26/07/1920 reports service quoted in Note 1 above; 14/11/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 31/07/1920 reports service in Note 1 above.
South Shields Gazette 14/11/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 26/07/1920 reports hanging of flag and a brass plaque; 14/11/1921 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 14/11/1921 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 26/07/1920 reports service quoted in Note 1 above; 14/11/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 31/07/1920 reports service in Note 1 above.
South Shields Gazette 14/11/1921 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 26/07/1920 reports hanging of flag and a brass plaque; 14/11/1921 reports unveiling.
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Research acknowledgements
The late R.W. Gould; C. Sanders; 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 St. Aidan (J2.02)
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