Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Workmen's Institute
Reference
K22.03
Place
KELLOE
Original Location
In Workmen’s Club.
Present Location
St. Paul’s Methodist Church, on north wall.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 2nd October 1920 by Ald. Thomas Foster, J.P., checkweighman, Kelloe Colliery.
Memorial Description
Plaque 9 feet 2½ inches high x 4 feet one inch wide of classical design with traceried dome top incorporating a boss with shield, and fluted pillars at each side. The words “Roll of Honour” are in gilt with black shadow at the top. Details of the erection are at the bottom in the same style. The main panel bears the dedication and names, also in gilt. The names are listed in two columns with a vertical line between. The lettering is a mixture of Gothic and Roman capitals, also hand painted in gold.
“The general style and decorative features of the memorial are based upon the Renaissance period of art. The columns are fluted and surmounted with Ionic capitals. The centre panel is finished in a dark tone in contrast to the rest of the memorial, and is inscribed with the names of the local men who made the supreme sacrifice. The lettering is in English gold leaf. In the centre of the pediment is carved a cross, symbolic of sacrifice, and a laurel wreath, the emblem of victory.”
“The general style and decorative features of the memorial are based upon the Renaissance period of art. The columns are fluted and surmounted with Ionic capitals. The centre panel is finished in a dark tone in contrast to the rest of the memorial, and is inscribed with the names of the local men who made the supreme sacrifice. The lettering is in English gold leaf. In the centre of the pediment is carved a cross, symbolic of sacrifice, and a laurel wreath, the emblem of victory.”
Materials used
Oak
Inscription
Roll of Honour
Dedicated to the memory / of those local men who made / the supreme sacrifice.
Erected by the residents / of Kelloe and District.
Dedicated to the memory / of those local men who made / the supreme sacrifice.
Erected by the residents / of Kelloe and District.
Names
Who commissioned
War Memorial Committee: Mr. J. Beamson (Chair); Mr. J. Thompson (Secretary), Mr. M. McDonnell (Treasurer).
Cost
c£100
How money was raised
Public subscription. Ragtime Band efforts, socials, and a balance of £28 left over from the Peace celebrations.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
C.W.S. at Pelaw.
Notes
1. The memorial covered the Kelloe, Davy Lamp and Garmondsway district.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: Simon Raine
Northern Echo 04/10/1920 reports unveiling.
Durham Chronicle 08/10/1920 reports unveiling.
North Mail 05/10/1920 carries brief report of unveiling.
Durham County Advertiser 08/10/1920 reports unveiling.
Auckland and County Chronicle 07/10/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 04/10/1920 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 04/10/1920 reports unveiling.
Durham Chronicle 08/10/1920 reports unveiling.
North Mail 05/10/1920 carries brief report of unveiling.
Durham County Advertiser 08/10/1920 reports unveiling.
Auckland and County Chronicle 07/10/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 04/10/1920 reports unveiling.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Dorothy Hall; Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale
Research In Progress
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Plaque 1914-18 Workmen's Institute (K22.03)
KELLOE St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Roll of Honour
Dedicated to the memory
of those Local Men who made
the Supreme Sacrifice.
Pte. Wm. Atkinson Pte. Fenwick Hewitson
“ Robt. Beamson “ John W. Hewitson
“ John Boal “ Wm. Hutchinson
“ David Blakey “ Jas. W. Midgley
“ Wm. Cole “ Robt. Midgley
“ Walter Curry “ John Miller
“ Thos. Durkin “ Joseph Morris
“ Aaron Dixon “ Josph. Mulligan
“ George Dixon “ James McCully
“ John Foster “ Jas. McDonnell
“ Chalmers Fisher “ John Ramshaw
“ John Gallagher “ Chas. Turnbull
“ Wm. Garside “ John Vance
“ Ben. Heightley “ Herbert Vincent
John Wallace
1914 The Great War 1919
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Erected by the Residents
of Kelloe and District
NamesK22.03
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