Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Robson Bros. 1900, 1915 All Saints
Reference
S139.01
Place
STRANTON
Map ref
NZ 508319
Original Location
All Saints’ Church, Church Row.
Which war
a. South Africa 1899-1902
b. 1914-18
b. 1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled February 1916.
Memorial Description
Plaque of white marble 2 feet high x 2 feet 6 inches wide (602mm x 762 mm) on a background of royal rogue marble, 6 inches (152mm) wider. At centre top is a dome echoed on the plaque and the pattress. The lettering is in Roman capitals.
Materials used
White and brown marble.
Inscription
loving memory of
Sergt. J.E. Robson
55th Co. N’th’land Imp. Yeo’y,
died of wounds received at
Elandsfontein, S. Africa,
Oct. 1st 1900, aged 23 years.
Also L’ce C’pl R.H. Robson
8th Dur’m L’t Inf’y,
died of wounds received near
Ypres, Belgium,
May 4th 1915, aged 26 years,
Sons of A. & E.M. Robson,
Catcote.
Names
See above.
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Messrs. Francis Jones & Sons.
Notes
1. L/Cpl. Robson was assistant master at Middleton Council School and a member of Hartlepool Rovers’ Football Club, “being recognised by all as being a thoroughly good sportsman”.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; Dorothy Hall
Hartlepool Northern Mail 21/01/1916 carries details of the unveiling.
Hartlepool Northern Mail 21/01/1916 carries details of the unveiling.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; C. Sanders
Research In Progress
George Bainbridge is researching the names on this memorial.
Contact: ggeb1956@hotmail.com
Plaque Robson Bros. 1900, 1915 All Saints (S139.01)
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