Memorial Details
Memorial
Column 1914-18 1939-45 Roadside
Reference
S110.01
Place
STARGATE
Map ref
NZ 161637
Original Location
Stargate Lane
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
a. Unveiled February 14th 1920 by Col. F.R. Simpson of Bywell
Memorial Description
Column of polished granite surmounted by a draped urn. The dedication for 1914-18 and names are inscribed on the front. The names from 1939-45 are on the reverse. Lettering is in Roman capitals throughout with the quotation in italics.
The memorial stands in a securely enclosed small garden with a small path, flower bed and lawn. An iron gate gives access from Stargate Lane.
The memorial stands in a securely enclosed small garden with a small path, flower bed and lawn. An iron gate gives access from Stargate Lane.
Materials used
Pedestal of Aberdeen granite from Rubislaw Quarry resting on Spanish freestone base.
Inscription
a. Erected by the / Stargate Welcome Home Association / to the memory of the following men / whose names are recorded below who died for / their Country and sealed their love / by death in the Great War / Aug.1914 - Nov. 1918
May their reward be as great as their sacrifice.
b. 1939-1945
May their reward be as great as their sacrifice.
b. 1939-1945
Names
Who commissioned
Welcome Home Association
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Designed and made by Mr. W. Donaldson of Newcastle.
Notes
1. A frame of photographs of this memorial was in the back of St. Hilda’s Church at Hedgefield, which closed in 2005
2. Col. F.R. Simpson formerly commanded the 9th Durham Light Infantry.
3. Attached to the pedestal is a small plaque which reads:
Tyne Gardens Residents Association
In commemoration 50th Anniversary
V.E. Day 1995
And V.J. Day Aug.14th 1994.
2. Col. F.R. Simpson formerly commanded the 9th Durham Light Infantry.
3. Attached to the pedestal is a small plaque which reads:
In commemoration 50th Anniversary
V.E. Day 1995
And V.J. Day Aug.14th 1994.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown; Dorothy Hall; Old photos: Nan Smith; Pam Hogg
Newcastle Daily Journal 16/02/1920 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 29/01/1920 reports proposed unveiling; 16/02/1920 reports unveiling
Newcastle Daily Chronicle16/02/1920 page 3 reports unveiling
Northern Echo 16/02/1920 reports unveiling.
North Mail 16/02/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 21/02/1920 reports unveiling.
Blaydon Courier 24/01/1920 reports proposed unveiling; 21/02/1920 reports unveiling.
A History of Blaydon District by J. Maughan, quotes extracts from serialised articles in the Blaydon Courier c1955-56 and available as a collection of newspaper cuttings in Newcastle Central Library.
Source of quotation
“May their reward be as great . . .” Not ascertained.
Newcastle Daily Journal 16/02/1920 reports unveiling.
Illustrated Chronicle 29/01/1920 reports proposed unveiling; 16/02/1920 reports unveiling
Newcastle Daily Chronicle16/02/1920 page 3 reports unveiling
Northern Echo 16/02/1920 reports unveiling.
North Mail 16/02/1920 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 21/02/1920 reports unveiling.
Blaydon Courier 24/01/1920 reports proposed unveiling; 21/02/1920 reports unveiling.
A History of Blaydon District by J. Maughan, quotes extracts from serialised articles in the Blaydon Courier c1955-56 and available as a collection of newspaper cuttings in Newcastle Central Library.
Source of quotation
“May their reward be as great . . .” Not ascertained.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Nan Smith; Geoffrey Nicholson; George & Janet Brown; P.Thirkell; Tony Harding; Dorothy Hall; Pam Hogg
Research In Progress
The names on Stargate Memorial (S110.01) have been researched by Steve Davidson
Contact: sommecat@yahoo.co.uk
Column 1914-18 1939-45 Roadside (S110.01)
STARGATE, Stargate Lane, Gateshead.
Erected by the
Stargate Welcome Home Association
to the memory of the following heroes
whose names are recorded below who served
their Country and sealed their love by
death in the Great War
Aug. 1914 – Nov. 1918
Robert Charlton John Holliday
John G. Mitchell George Fairbridge
Jesse Grundy George W. Heads
William Arscott Edward Watson
John W. Brannen Thomas S. Carnaffan
John Dobby
May their reward be as great as their sacrifice
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On reverse:
1939-1945
Aidan Aiston George Harrison
Charles Beaumont Joseph Kelly
Norman Brown William Liddle
Norman Cairns William Marrs
John Cowings William Parker
Peter Dixon Thomas G. Purvis
John T. Dixon William A. Purvis
Robert Faulder Alex. B. Reed
John Forster Robert W. Rochester
James E. Hardy Charles V. Spencer
Ernest Harrison Joseph Watson
NameS110.01
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