Memorial Details
Memorial
Lychgate 1914-18 St. Andrew's Churchyard
Reference
R50.01
Place
ROKER
Map ref
NZ 403593
Original Location
St. Andrew’s Church, Talbot Street, Roker, SR6 9PT.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Dedicated 7th November 1920 by Dr. Hensley Henson, Bishop of Durham
Memorial Description
Lychgate, standard wooden structure with steeply pitched, stone-tiled roof. The dedication runs round the inside of the arched entrance, with the dates “1914” and “1918” inside cartouches at each side. On one side only is the additional information of the donation. Lettering is in gilded Roman capitals.
Materials used
“Stout British Oak” on stone base.
Inscription
On one side only
This lych-gate was given in 1920 by James Thompson who died in 1924
On both sides
1914 1918
In memory of those who fell.
On both sides
In memory of those who fell.
Names
None
How money was raised
James Thompson, but stated in the newspaper reports as an anonymous donor.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Simon Raine; Alan Vickers; James Pasby
Sunderland Echo 08/11/1920 page 3
Illustrated Chronicle 08/11/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 13/11/1920 reports dedication.
North Mail 08/11/1920 reports dedication.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 08/11/1920 reports dedication
Sunderland Echo 08/11/1920 page 3
Illustrated Chronicle 08/11/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 13/11/1920 reports dedication.
North Mail 08/11/1920 reports dedication.
Newcastle Daily Chronicle 08/11/1920 reports dedication
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; Dorothy Hall; Anne McNair, Advisory Board for Redundant Churches
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