Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque O'Daly 1917 St. Bartholomew
Reference
N10.11
Place
NEWBIGGIN BY THE SEA
Map ref
NZ 319880
Original Location
St. Bartholomew's Church, The Point. In the south wall in a blocked in window recess.
Present Location
On the west wall.
Which war
1914-18
Memorial Description
Plaque. There is a wide carved border, with the raised parts gilded. At centre top is a star and below this is the Dove of the Holy Spirit, both carved in high relief and gilded. The dedication is at the foot of the plaque, the lettering incised and gilded, using Roman capitals.
Materials used
Light oak?
Inscription
of
Dominic Roe Dathy O'Daly, B.A. (Oxon)
2nd Lieut. 7th Northd. Fusiliers
who fell in action in the Great War Nov.14th 1916
whilst hoping to take Holy Orders.
Also of Eleanor Mary O'Daly (Nee Nicholson)
his widow, called to rest Dec. 26th 1919.
They loved the Church of God. R.I.P.
Names
See above.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Ralph Hedley, St.Mary’s Place, Newcastle upon Tyne Designed by Miss Davies
Notes
1. There is also a headstone to their memory in the churchyard.
2. When the window was re-opened, a new pulpit was built beside it. The plaque was moved to a new location on the west wall.
3. See Every Name a Story
2. When the window was re-opened, a new pulpit was built beside it. The plaque was moved to a new location on the west wall.
3. See Every Name a Story
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown
Tyne and Wear Archives Ralph Hedley photo series. DT/RH/20-1-232
Tyne and Wear Archives Ralph Hedley photo series. DT/RH/20-1-232
External web link
Research acknowledgements
J. Brown; Alan Wallace; James Pasby
Research In Progress
Newbiggin by the Sea Genealogy Project is studying the impact of WW1 on the town
Contact: newbigginbyseagenealogyproject@gmail.com
Plaque O'Daly 1917 St. Bartholomew (N10.11)
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Every Name A Story
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