Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 Thornhill Methodist
Reference
S140.018
Place
SUNDERLAND
Map ref
NZ 3856
Original Location
Thornhill Methodist, Burn Park Road
Present Location
Changed name to Burn Park Methodist in 1971.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
12/11/1950 unveiled by E.H. Sinclair, Trust Treasurer and dedicated by Rev. Frank M. Cooper M.C.
Memorial Description
Plaque 18 inches high x 24 inches wide in plain oak frame 24 inches high x 30 inches wide. The names are listed in two columns. The lettering is in Roman capitals.
Materials used
Brass in oak frame.
Inscription
In grateful and honoured memory of / all those associated with this church / who served in both world wars / Roll of Honour / 1914 - 1918 / (Names) / 1939 - 1945 / (Names) /
We will remember them
Names
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; James Pasby
Sunderland Echo 09/11/1950 announces unveiling; 13/11/1950 reports unveiling. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
Source of quotation
“We will remember them” For the Fallen Lawrence Binyon
Sunderland Echo 09/11/1950 announces unveiling; 13/11/1950 reports unveiling. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
Source of quotation
“We will remember them” For the Fallen Lawrence Binyon
External web link
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders
Research In Progress
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Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 Thornhill Methodist (S140.018)
SUNDERLAND Burn Park Methodist
In grateful and honoured memory of
all those associated with this church
who served in both world wars
Roll of Honour
1914 - 1918
Stanley Crute Ralph Jackson
John Forbes Harry Liddle
Alfred Hartley Harold Osborne
John H. Sinclair Thomas M. Whitelaw
1939 - 1945
Merchant Navy R.A.F
Philip Sutton Tom Carter
Harry Talbott Philip Milne
Samuel Taylor Ernest S. Studholme
William Williamson
We will remember them
Names S140.18
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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