Memorial Details
Memorial
Triptych 1914-18 1939-45 St. Mark
Reference
J2.03
Place
JARROW
Map ref
NZ 331651
Original Location
St. Mark's Church, Salem Street. (Closed)
Present Location
St. Peter's Church, York Avenue, Jarrow
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled 25th September 1921 by Rev. A.E. Cornibeer, Vicar of St. John's, Newcastle.
Memorial Description
Triptych with dentilled top, under which a strip light is concealed. At centre is a crucifix with the words “Roll of Honour” above, and names from 1939-45 in a single column on either side. Central panel is 20 inches x 26 inches (508mm x 546mm)
There are two doors with arched tops, each 21.5 inches high x 13 inches wide (546mm x 330mm) each bearing names from 1914-18 in a single column on each door. Lettering is painted in black with some red.
Underneath is a shelf 2 feet 2 inches wide x 7 inches (660mm x 177mm) deep.
There are two doors with arched tops, each 21.5 inches high x 13 inches wide (546mm x 330mm) each bearing names from 1914-18 in a single column on each door. Lettering is painted in black with some red.
Underneath is a shelf 2 feet 2 inches wide x 7 inches (660mm x 177mm) deep.
Materials used
Oak with brass plaques.
Inscription
Roll of Honour / Jesu † Mercy / For God King & Country / Rest Eternal Grant Them O Lord
Names
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Made by W. Brown of Jarrow
Notes
1. The two civilians were killed during the air raid of June 1915. One man was lost in the Lusitania.
2. The Newcastle Journal 09/12/1918 reports that on Saturday Rev. J. Hudson Barker South Shields unveiled a triptych in St Mark's Jarrow to 30 killed during the war. It was the gift of Mrs Wallace wife of the Vicar Rev. T. Wallace.
2. The Newcastle Journal 09/12/1918 reports that on Saturday Rev. J. Hudson Barker South Shields unveiled a triptych in St Mark's Jarrow to 30 killed during the war. It was the gift of Mrs Wallace wife of the Vicar Rev. T. Wallace.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; Vin Mullen; Anne McNair (copyright); James Pasby
Newcastle Journal 09/12/1918 reports unveiling. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
Shields Daily News 26/09/1921 report the unveiling ceremony.
Illustrated Chronicle 26/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 15/04/1921 reports proposal to apply for faculty; 05/04/1924 reports proposal for an organ.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 26/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation:
“Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord” : Mass for the Dead
Newcastle Journal 09/12/1918 reports unveiling. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
Shields Daily News 26/09/1921 report the unveiling ceremony.
Illustrated Chronicle 26/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 15/04/1921 reports proposal to apply for faculty; 05/04/1924 reports proposal for an organ.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 26/09/1921 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation:
“Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord” : Mass for the Dead
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
The late R.W. Gould; C. Sanders; Vin Mullen; Rev. Bill Braviner; Anne McNair, Advisory Board for Redundant Churches; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
The names on this memorial are being researched by Peter Hoy
Contact:peterhoy@hotmail.co.uk
Triptych 1914-18 1939-45 St. Mark (J2.03)
Left hand panel
Jesu + Mercy
For God King & Country
1914 Roll of Honour 1918
John Stainthorpe 14th D.L.I.
Reginald J. Judson 13th N.F.
John Berry 8th Yorks.
Abraham Harrison 9th N.F.
Joseph Harrison N.F.
John C. Peterson R.E.
T. Dean Besford 2nd D.L.I
Joseph A. Howes East Yorks.
Randolph Jackson 16th N.F.
John C. Anderson R.G.A.
William G. Turner Air Raid, June 1915
Matthew Carter Air Raid, June 1915
Hubert C. Brown Engr. S.S. Dunrobin
James McAllister 14th D.L.I.
Richard Gordon Yorks & Lancs
John Niddrie R.E.
Albert Donelly D.L.I.
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Right hand panel
Rest + Eternal
Grant Them O Lord
1914 Roll of Honour 1918
Robert D. Canham 7th D.L.I.
Albert Stenton North Staffs.
James Hanson 5th N.F.
William Brown 6th Yorks.
James Livingstone Coldstream Guards
Thomas E. Smith HMS Anchor of Hope
Arthur Marchbanks East Yorks.
Russell Miller H.M.Q Boat
Robert W. Milburn 23rd N.F
Thomas Blakey Rifle Brigade
Robert Brown 13th Yorks.
Thomas Brown 22nd D.L.I.
Norman Wright 22nd N.F.
George Wright R.A.M.C.
Andrew Robertson “Lusitania”.
James Robertson H.L.I.
William Mackay East Yorks.
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Central Panel
1939 Roll of Honour 1945
John Brown R.A.F. Henry Laidler R.E.
George Atkinson R.A.F. Constantine Perdik R.E.
William Atkinson R.A.F. Harold Softley R.A.
James Atkinson M.N. George Softley R.E.
David Penman R.A.F. Raymond Peacock I.C.
David Laing R.A.F. James Wood D.L.I.
Edward Harris R.A. Leonard Ryce M.N.
Leslie Purvis R.E.
NamesJ2.03
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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