Memorial Details
Memorial
Winged Victory South Africa 1899-1902 Haymarket
Reference
NUT017
Place
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Map ref
NZ 248648
Original Location
Haymarket, Percy Street. Outside Haymarket Metro Station
Which war
South Africa 1899-1902
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 22nd June 1908 by Lieut.-General Sir Laurence Oliphant, K.C.V.O. C.B. Commander in Chief of Northern Command.
Memorial Description
Statue of Winged Victory 10 feet high (3.48m) on a tapering six-sided obelisk 68 feet high (20.72m) decorated with a lion's head. The statue’s right hand holds out a victors' wreath and her left hand rests on a sword hilt. At the front is a cast figure of a female representing Northumbria reaching up holding a palm branch, paying her tribute to her fallen sons. At the back is a battle scene in half relief. Four plaques bear the names. All the plaques are linked by garlands of oak leaves.
Materials used
Stone from Cragside. The bronze shields are joined together by garlands of oak leaves. The figure now has wings made of fibreglass.
Inscription
To / those who / died / in the / Service of / their / country / To / the memory / of / the officers / non-commissioned / officers and / men of the / Northumbrian / Regiments / who lost / their lives / in the / South African / War / 1899-1902.
Erected by their / County and Comrades.
Erected by their / County and Comrades.
Names
Who commissioned
Newcastle Town Council
Cost
£4,707
How money was raised
Public subscription. Lord Armstrong donated the stone from Cragside.
Present condition
Restored. The figure of Victory was removed before the Metro tunnels were driven and reinstated three years later with an entirely new cast bronze body and fibreglass wings.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Designed by Thomas Eyre Macklin, 1863-1943 of Newcastle upon Tyne and Marylebone, London; Montacutelli Brothers, Founders, London. Stone column made by J.C. Ferguson of Newcastle.
Ownership and maintenance
Newcastle City Council
Notes
1. South African emblems around the base were removed for political reasons. They are now missing.
2. At one time, before restoration, this was popularly known as “The Mucky Angel”.
3. Northumberland sent the only two regular battalions of the Northumberland Fusiliers, some squadrons of the Imperial Yeomanry; Elswick Battery of Artillery Volunteers; a Voluntary Service Company, and sections of 1st Newcastle Volunteer Royal Engineers.
4. A competition for the design attracted 41 entries.
5. The site chosen was a cab shelter at Barras Bridge, overlooking the town moor.
6. “On the summit of the tapering column stands an imposing ten foot figure of a winged Victory; her left hand rests on her sword, while in the other she holds the victor’s wreath. In touching contrast with her dignity and impassiveness is the tenderness expressed in the beautifully modelled figure at the base, which represents a draped female form holding a palm branch, representing Northumbria paying her tribute to her fallen sons, though it might equally well be said to portray “Sorrow mourning her loss”. : St.George’s Gazette.
7. The obelisk and base were constructed of stone provided by Lord Armstrong from his quarries at Cragside, near Rothbury, in Northumberland.
2. At one time, before restoration, this was popularly known as “The Mucky Angel”.
3. Northumberland sent the only two regular battalions of the Northumberland Fusiliers, some squadrons of the Imperial Yeomanry; Elswick Battery of Artillery Volunteers; a Voluntary Service Company, and sections of 1st Newcastle Volunteer Royal Engineers.
4. A competition for the design attracted 41 entries.
5. The site chosen was a cab shelter at Barras Bridge, overlooking the town moor.
6. “On the summit of the tapering column stands an imposing ten foot figure of a winged Victory; her left hand rests on her sword, while in the other she holds the victor’s wreath. In touching contrast with her dignity and impassiveness is the tenderness expressed in the beautifully modelled figure at the base, which represents a draped female form holding a palm branch, representing Northumbria paying her tribute to her fallen sons, though it might equally well be said to portray “Sorrow mourning her loss”. : St.George’s Gazette.
7. The obelisk and base were constructed of stone provided by Lord Armstrong from his quarries at Cragside, near Rothbury, in Northumberland.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown; old postcard: Tony Harding; John S. Perry
Newcastle City Council Committee minutes for 1907/8
Morpeth Herald 06/06/1908 announces unveiling. 27/06/1908 reports unveiling. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
Newcastle Central Library many photographs over many years; photo 1908 (Hastings, Views of Newcastle Vol.II, pages 21, 90); photo of unveiling; newspaper article on unveiling (Local Historical Items Vol.5 page 257, 1908); article in Evening Chronicle 26/04/1965 page 7; illustration 1955 by G. McVay; damage to and repairs (City News< Feb. 1976 page 2)
St. George’s Gazette 31/07/1905 includes an article with sketches; 30/06/1908 pages 98-104 gives detailed account of the unveiling with full list of names. There is a supplement of two plates, each covering two pages. One is of a grieving Britannia and a list of names. The other is Britannia surrounded by 13 photographs of Officers either killed in action or who died from wounds.
Photo of Pte. A. Batey who served in the South Africa War but was killed in the Great War.
Catalogue of Sculpture and Memorials in public places in Newcastle upon Tyne.
A Guide to the Public Monuments and Sculpture of Tyne and Wear (Ayris, Jubb, Palmer, Usherwood, Specialist Conservation Team Publication, 1996).
Newcastle City Council Committee minutes for 1907/8
Morpeth Herald 06/06/1908 announces unveiling. 27/06/1908 reports unveiling. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
Newcastle Central Library many photographs over many years; photo 1908 (Hastings, Views of Newcastle Vol.II, pages 21, 90); photo of unveiling; newspaper article on unveiling (Local Historical Items Vol.5 page 257, 1908); article in Evening Chronicle 26/04/1965 page 7; illustration 1955 by G. McVay; damage to and repairs (City News< Feb. 1976 page 2)
St. George’s Gazette 31/07/1905 includes an article with sketches; 30/06/1908 pages 98-104 gives detailed account of the unveiling with full list of names. There is a supplement of two plates, each covering two pages. One is of a grieving Britannia and a list of names. The other is Britannia surrounded by 13 photographs of Officers either killed in action or who died from wounds.
Photo of Pte. A. Batey who served in the South Africa War but was killed in the Great War.
Catalogue of Sculpture and Memorials in public places in Newcastle upon Tyne.
A Guide to the Public Monuments and Sculpture of Tyne and Wear (Ayris, Jubb, Palmer, Usherwood, Specialist Conservation Team Publication, 1996).
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
J. Munro (Newcastle County Council, 1985); P. Thirkell; David Heslop (Tyne-Wear County Archaeologist); Tony Harding; John S. Perry; Tom Hewitson; Jennifer Morrison; Patrick Easen
Research In Progress
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Winged Victory South Africa 1899-1902 Haymarket (NUT017)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, Barras Bridge,
On front
To
those who
died
in the
service of
their
country.
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On back
To
the memory
of
the officers
non-commissioned
officers and
men of the
Northumbrian
Regiments
who lost
their lives
in the
South African
War
1899 1902
Erected by their
County and Comrades.
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1st Plaque
NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS
5TH BAT.
"Northumberland Militia".
Private Alderson, W. Private Flynn, J. Private Main, H.
" Docherty, A. " Hedley, W.K. " McGann, J.
" Dunleavy, M. " Henderson, D. " McCulloch, P.
" Farley A. " Jamieson, R. " Wallace, G.
" Loan, J.
ELSWICK BATTERY
1st Northumberland R.G.A. Vols.
Sergeant Slater, J.W. Shg. Smith Tait, R.P. Driver Sheridan, J.
" Douglas, J. Gunner Odams, C.J. " Storey, W.A.W.
Driver Robson, W.H.
NEWCASTLE ROYAL ENGINEERS
1st (Vols).
Sapper Lawson, J.G. Sapper Wilson, R.A.
NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS
1st V.B.
Sergeant Ware, A.J Private I'Anson F. Private Tweddle, M.L.
NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS
2nd V.B.
Lce. Sergt. Robertson, D. Private, Cave H.
Private Coulson, A. Private Elder, J.H. Private Nolan, T.
NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS
3rd V.B.
Private Knowles G.
" Laws, R.
“ Oakley, C.
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Second plaque
NORTHUMBERLAND & DURHAM
IMPERIAL YEOMANRY
"NORTHUMBERLAND HUSSARS"
Lieut. Wilfred Wilson (15th Sqdn. I.Y.) Second Lieut. H.N. Hill (R.F.A.)
R.S. Major Catcheside, H.P. Trooper Brownrigg, J. Trooper Murphy, T.
Q.M. Sergt. Coyle, C.W.A. " Coxon, Wm. " Murray, J.E.
" McLeod, J. " Craik, W.J. " Nesom, G.
Sergeant Douglas, J. " Davenport, W.B. " Norman, T.J.
" Luck, C.S. " Deans, G.F. " Pashley, J.
" McDonald, C. " Dixon, J. " Pattison, A.S.
" Middlemiss, J. " Dodd, A. " Pearson, H.
" Robson, J.E. " Donkin, J.E. " Pearson, W.R.
" Smith, A.T. " Dutton, Thos. " Peirson, H.A.
" Turbitt, J. " English, F. " Pow, Wm.
Far. Sergt. Willey, T.S. " Finkill, J.T. " Ridley, R.
Shg. Smith Hall, W. " Forrester, J.G. " Roche, J.H.
Far. Sergt. Livingston, W. " Gibson, J. " Short, J.
Corporal Crone, W. " Glendinning, J.J. " Slack, J.P.
" Denton, J.C. " Hails, T.D. " Stenhouse, Jas.
" Dixon, J. " Harker, W. " Sturgeon, H.
" Tinning, J.W. " Hankey, W.J. " Swinburne, J.W.
" Wilmot, T. " Hebeler, B.A. " Temple, A.E.
Lce.Cpl. Hewitson, J. " Hope, J.L. " Temple, S.C.
" Nugent, J.J. " Huby, C. " Temple, Wm.
Trooper Ankers, C.H. " Hudson, W. " Thompson, A.
" Appleby, J.W. " Jackson, J.R. " Thornton, F.
“ Bainbridge, J.G. " Jameson, W. " Turnbull, G.A.
" Bell, A. " Jewitt, R.R. " Wardhaugh, R.
" Bell, J. " Johnson, T.C. " Waugh, J.
" Bishop, N.M. " Kirk, M. " White, J.
" Blow, F.F. " Lake, T. " Wigham, G.A.
" Bogan, E. " Leathart, W.B.S. " Wilson, M.
" Bowman, R.N. " Lovgreen, Kai. " Wood, John
" Brown, T.W. " Lynch, J. " Young, J.W.
" Macklam, J.
" McStay, J.D.
" Middlemist, G.
" Moffat, Jas.
" Moore, Wm.
Lieut. W. Gordon Angus L. & B.I.Y.
1st N.T. R.G.A. Vols.
Trooper Jeffreys, E.J.
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Plaque 3
NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS
(5th Fusiliers - "The Fighting Fifth")
Capt. E.B. Eagar, Capt. and Bat. Lt.Col. G.E. Keith-Falconer, Major E.W. Fletcher
Capt. F.G. Casson, Capt. and Bt. Major A.W.G. Booth, Capt. and Bt. Major G.L.S. Ray
Lieut. R.W.M. Brine, Capt. F.R. Coates, Lieut. H.J.S. Stanton
2d.Lieut. C.R. Barclay, Lieut. G.N.A. Graham, Lieut. H.D. Hull, Lieut. H.G. Quin.
Sgt. Major McDonald W.G. Private Bain, W. Private Clarke, P.
1st Class Ar. Sgt.Hitchins,J." Bainbridge, A. " Connor, J.
Col.Sgt. Fosbery, T. " Baird, J. " Connor, E.
" Fountain, W.J. " Ballentyne, W. " Connor, C.
" Neville, H. " Barnby, J. " Corbett, J.
" Spencer, C.W. " Barratt, C. " Corner, S.
" Staples, W. " Bates, G. " Corner, A.
" Taylor, G.J. Lce.Cpl. Bell, J. “ Coulson, T.
Sergeant Albany, A. " Botwright, H. " Cox, R.
Bd.Sgt. Hamilton, J. " Brewis, J. " Coxon, T.
Sergeant Howe, W.E. Drummer Black, J. " Cullen, R.
" Ironside, J.W. Private Binns, J.A. " Crawford, H.
" King, G. " Boyle, E. " Daborn, W.
" Machell, E.S. " Bradley, T. " Dinning, R.
" Radford, J. " Browell, W. " Donaldson, L.
" Redhead, J. " Brown, A. " Downes, R.
" Winslow, C. " Brown, D. " Doyle, W.
" Yeomans, C. " Brown, R. " Easton, W.
Corporal Chippett, W. " Browning, G. " Elliott, E.
" Hickmott, F.B. " Brooks, A. " Ford, J.
" Keegan, E. " Brumby, G.K. " Gallagher, E.
" Lambert, A.W. " Bryant, W.S. " Gallon, J.
" Laxen, H. " Burke, J. " Garwood, B.
" Pringle, C. " Burt, H.W. Lce.Cpl. Gavins, H.
" Seager, H.C. " Burton, H. " Grant, E.
" Smallwood, L.W. " Butler, H. " Green, E.T.
" Stott, J. " Buttling, A.W. Bdsman Gray, G.
Private Ainsley, J.H. " Cagger, A. Private Gibson, J.T.
" Ainsworth, E.T. " Campbell, J. " Gill, H.
" Aldridge, G. " Cairns, F. " Goodall, A.
" Anderson, J. " Casey, G. " Graham, W.
" Angell, A.E. " Cassidy, J. " Green, G.
" Axam, S. " Cassidy, J. " Griffiths, W.H.
" Charlesworth, T.H.
" Chilton, A.
" Clark, F.
" Clarke, A.
Drummer Clarke, A.
Private Clarke F.
" Jenkins, D.
Drummer Stone, A.
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Plaque 4
NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS
(5th Fusiliers) "The Fighting Fifth"
Lce.Cpl. Groves, F. Private Martin, J. Private Robson, F.
" Hanlon, J. " Mason, G.H. " Rouse, O.
Private Hammond, J. Lce.Cpl. Martin, A. " Rowan, T.
" Hannah, P. " Mason, B. Drumr. Rowley, J.
" Harman, G.C. " Mason, W. Private Rumble, D.
" Harris, L. " Matthews, G. " Rumford, F.
" Harris, C. " Matthews, T. " Salisbury, W.
" Hart, J. " Mattocks, G. " Sey, A.Y.
" Hay, A.T. " McCarrick, H. " Sheldon, J.
" Hebden, A. Lce.Cpl. McDonald A.M. " Sinclair, H.
" Hext T.H.S. Private McDonell, T. " Shipley, J.J.
" Hodson, B. " McFarlane, T. Lce.Cpl. Southern, J.T.
" Hogg, T. " McLeer, W. Private Steel, J.
" Holthum, G.S. " McManus, M. " Stevenson, G.
" Howard, T. " Meehan, J. " Stewart, J.
" Howlett, F.W. " Mellet, T. " Stokoe, W.
" Hutton, H. " Moore, C. " Street, L.J.
Lce.Cpl. Jackson, W. " Morris, T. " Summerfield, A.
Private Janes, A. " Munday, S. " Thackray, J.A.
" Jecks, W. " Naden, J. " Thompson, W.C.
" Jeffs, A.G. " Nash J.F. Lce.Cpl. Thomson, A.
" Jenkins, E.H. " Navan, M. Private Toff, R.
" Jones, J. " Neilson, E. " Turnbull, J.
" Johnson, W. " Newton, J. " Turner, R.
" Johnstone, J. " Nichol, W.T. " Turner, J.
" Keegan, D. " Nicholson, W. " Twigg, H.W.
" Kell, J. " Noland, R. " Underwood, C.
" Kelly, T. " Oldis, T. " Wakefield, E.
" Kelly, E. " Orcill, F. " Wakefield, W.J.
" Kemp, G. " Osborne, F. " Wallis, G.
Lce.Cpl. King, E.G. Lce.Cpl. Outram, B.J. " Ward, J.
Private Kirk, J. " Parker, W.J. " Waugh, H.
" Langley, J. " Pay, G. Lce.Cpl. West, J.
" Lannen, C. Private Pape, W. Private Whitmore, J.
" Lee, C. " Pattison, W. " Wilkins, W.
" Leith, L. " Perkins, H. " Wilks, E.
" Liddle, T. " Phillis, T.A. " Williams, F.J.
" Lowther, D. " Pool, A.T. " Williamson, G.
" Lydon, J. " Potts, W. " Woodcock, G.
" Prince, J.
" Quinn, H.
" Ramsay, J.
" Redhead, M.
" Reynolds, J.
" Ridley, R.
" Roberts, S.
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