Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 Trinity Methodist
Reference
S131.09
Place
SPENNYMOOR
Map ref
2533
Original Location
Trinity Methodist Church
Present Location
See Note 1 below.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Memorial Description
Plaque, divided into panels, total height 8 feet 3 inches x 7 feet 3 inches wide, with dome at centre top. There are pilasters at each side with carving at the top. Inside the dome is a wreath raised in half relief with the words “Pro Patria” above and the dates of two great wars on either side.
Below this is a sunken brass plaque 1 foot 4 inches high x 3 feet wide. This has a cross in each corner. The dedication is at the top, the names are in two columns, divided by a cross, the lettering is in Roman capitals.
On each side of the brass plaque is a panel each bearing a wreath round a flaming torch raised in half relief.
Below this is a sunken brass plaque 1 foot 4 inches high x 3 feet wide. This has a cross in each corner. The dedication is at the top, the names are in two columns, divided by a cross, the lettering is in Roman capitals.
On each side of the brass plaque is a panel each bearing a wreath round a flaming torch raised in half relief.
Materials used
Oak pattress, brass plaque.
Inscription
Pro Patria / 1914-1919 / 1939-1945 /
To the Glory of God and in abiding remembrance of these / young men of this church who fell while defending the right.
Splendid you passed. The great surrender made. / Into the light that never more shall fade.
To the Glory of God and in abiding remembrance of these / young men of this church who fell while defending the right.
Splendid you passed. The great surrender made. / Into the light that never more shall fade.
Names
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Made by Kenmir, furniture factory in Spennymoor.
Notes
1. Moved from entrance to a side hall, c.1980. The Memorial has been moved again recent years to what is known as the Memorial Room behind the refurbished Church room – which is now upstairs in the building. The bookcase is no longer in front of it. This latest relocation took place on the anniversary of its original erection.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; James Pasby
Source of quotation
“Splendid you passed, the great surrender . . .” Verse of Hymn “O Valiant Hearts”
Source of quotation
“Splendid you passed, the great surrender . . .” Verse of Hymn “O Valiant Hearts”
External web link
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders; John and Mavis Dixon; Ann Lake
Research In Progress
Jim and John Grainger are creating an archive of information about each person named on the local War Memorials and would like to hear from anyone with stories, photographs or memorabilia.
Contact:- monreith@aol.com
Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 Trinity Methodist (S131.09)
SPENNYMOOR Trinity Methodist Church
Pro Patria
1914 1939
1919 1945
To the Glory of God and in abiding remembrance of these
young men of this church who fell while defending the right.
J. Bonson 23 June 1917 F. Kenmir 15 Jan. 1917
A.E. Bottoms 28 Feb. 1919 A. Pearce 24 April 1917
W.H. Close 15 Sep. 1916 S.A. Tolmie 28 Sep. 1916
G.W. Dowson 1 July 1916 J. Watson 30 July 1916
A. Gibson 26 April 1918 N. Waugh 5 July 1917
Splendid you passed. The great surrender made.
Into the light that never more shall fade.
NamesS131.09
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