Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Scouts St. John
Reference
S122.01
Place
SHILDON
Map ref
NZ 228264
Original Location
The Scout Room which was pulled down in 1964. The plaque disappeared and was found in 1984 in a Council building “under a pile of rubble”.
Present Location
St. John’s Church, Main Street. On the north wall of north aisle.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled October 1919 in the Scout Room by Rev. F.B. Beavon, vicar of Seaton Carew.
Memorial Description
Plaque of white marble surrounded by grey marble and framed in oak. At centre top is the fleur-de-lys badge of the Boy Scouts.
There is a flower ledge in front, and the plaque has Scout flags of 1st Shildon troop on either side. The names are listed in three columns. The lettering is incised and blackened, using a mixture of Roman, Gothic, sans serif and italic.
There is a flower ledge in front, and the plaque has Scout flags of 1st Shildon troop on either side. The names are listed in three columns. The lettering is incised and blackened, using a mixture of Roman, Gothic, sans serif and italic.
Materials used
Marble and oak
Inscription
This tablet is erected by the / 1st Shildon Troop of B.P. Boy Scouts / in / affectionate remembrance of / the following members who have laid down / their lives in the Great War. / (Names) / “Prepared” October 1919.
Names
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Simon Raine; John Dixon; James Pasby
Auckland & County Chronicle 30/10/1919 reports proposed unveiling. 06/11/1919 reports unveiling; 29/01/1920 reports a welcome home event.
Northern Echo 03/11/1919 reports unveiling.
Durham Chronicle 07/11/1919 reports unveiling.
Auckland & County Chronicle 30/10/1919 reports proposed unveiling. 06/11/1919 reports unveiling; 29/01/1920 reports a welcome home event.
Northern Echo 03/11/1919 reports unveiling.
Durham Chronicle 07/11/1919 reports unveiling.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; John and Mavis Dixon; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
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Plaque 1914-18 Scouts St. John (S122.01)
SHILDON St. John’s Church.
This tablet is erected by the
1st Shildon Troop of B.P. Boy Scouts
in
affectionate remembrance of
the following members who have laid down
their lives in the Great War.
S. Martindale J. Watson T. Metcalfe
T. Coates H. Watson K. Moody
J. Allison R. Grundy H. Guy
“Prepared” Oct 1919.
NamesS122.01
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