Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Bainbridge
Reference
NUT011
Place
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Map ref
NZ 247645
Original Location
Bainbridge Stores, Newcastle upon Tyne
Present Location
John Lewis, Hotspur Way / Earls Way, Eldon Square Shopping Centre Newcastle. See Note 1 below.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 19/10 1921 by Sir Francis D. Blake, Bart., M.P., dedicated by Dr. Wardle Stafford.
Memorial Description
Plaque with domed top. The dates follow the curve at the top of the plaque. The names are listed in two columns divided by a raised vertical line. Lettering is in brass using Roman capitals.
Originally the plaque was in a richly moulded frame which echoed the shape, 4 ft 1½ ins x 6 ft 5¾ ins x 4½ ins. It bore a wreath in half relief at the bottom.
Originally the plaque was in a richly moulded frame which echoed the shape, 4 ft 1½ ins x 6 ft 5¾ ins x 4½ ins. It bore a wreath in half relief at the bottom.
Materials used
Oak with brass letters.
Inscription
1914-1918 / In / grateful memory of / those members of the / staff of Bainbridge and Co. / who gave their lives / for their country.
Names
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Frame made by Ralph Hedley; 52 St.Mary’s Place, Newcastle on Tyne.
Ownership and maintenance
John Lewis
Notes
1. The plaque was originally in the warehouse on one of the main stairways. At some stage it was in corridor in the shop. The store then moved from its original site into Eldon Square.
2. 253 men signed up, of whom 82 joined immediately after declaration of war. In addition, 35 were engaged in making munitions.
3. The book “Bainbridge, our Fallen Heroes” was researched by Ian Johnson, who very generously donated the proceeds from sales to the North East War Memorials Project.
2. 253 men signed up, of whom 82 joined immediately after declaration of war. In addition, 35 were engaged in making munitions.
3. The book “Bainbridge, our Fallen Heroes” was researched by Ian Johnson, who very generously donated the proceeds from sales to the North East War Memorials Project.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: John Lewis Partnership
Illustrated Chronicle 19/10/1921 carries a photo of the plaque; 20/10/1921 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 20/10/1921 reports unveiling;
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 22/10/1921 reports unveiling.
Tyne and Wear Archives Ralph Hedley photo series. DT/RH/20-1-232
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 18/10/1921 reports proposed unveiling; 20/10/1921 reports unveiling.
Journal 08/11/2012 reports publication of book.
Bainbridge: Our Fallen Heroes; Ian Johnson; John Lewis, Newcastle; 2010
Illustrated Chronicle 19/10/1921 carries a photo of the plaque; 20/10/1921 reports unveiling.
Northern Echo 20/10/1921 reports unveiling;
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 22/10/1921 reports unveiling.
Tyne and Wear Archives Ralph Hedley photo series. DT/RH/20-1-232
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 18/10/1921 reports proposed unveiling; 20/10/1921 reports unveiling.
Journal 08/11/2012 reports publication of book.
Bainbridge: Our Fallen Heroes; Ian Johnson; John Lewis, Newcastle; 2010
Links to Source Material :
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
The late Norah Cuthbert; Bainbridge's (John Lewis Partnership); Dorothy Hall; Ian Johnson; James Pasby
Research In Progress
Bainbridge: Our Fallen Heroes; Ian Johnson; John Lewis, Newcastle; 2010
Plaque 1914-18 Bainbridge (NUT011)
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Bainbridge Stores
1914-1919
In
grateful memory of
those members of the
staff of Bainbridge & Co.
who gave their lives
for their Country.
Bainbridge, Wilfred H.
Aitchison, Oswald. Smith, Charles.
Armstrong, Ernest Snowball, John
Ballantyne, James Sutherland, Walter A.
Bowes, Fred Swan, Richard E.
Campbell, Harry Tait, Fred
Chantler, Albert E. Taylor, Fred.
Gough, Robert Ternent, John
Green, Ralph E. Verrill, William G.
Murray, Albert Wait, Robert
Nelson, Reuben Wallace, George
Nunn, Richard Wallace, Richard
Purvis, Thomas Walton, Albert F.W.
Robson, Frank Winter, William W.
NamesNUT011
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