Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Soldiers Rest 1914-18 St. George Presbyterian
Reference
S140.055
Place
SUNDERLAND
Map ref
5657
Original Location
St.George's Presbyterian Church. One of a set of two.
Present Location
St.George’s United Reformed Church.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
29/06/1921 unveiled by Mrs George Bartram (as Mr W.N. Bartram was unavailable), dedicated by Rev. J. Miller Craig.
Memorial Description
Plaque 4 feet 6 inches high x 2 feet 6 inches wide, with a pointed top and moulded frame. At centre top is a gilded crown. Lettering is in gilded Roman capitals.
Materials used
Dark oak?
Inscription
This tablet commemorates
St George’s Rest
which was open for all members
of his Majesty’s Forces
stationed in Sunderland and
District during the Great War
1914 - 1919.
Throughout this period
more than 1500 men used the
rest each week.
The privileges of the rest
were given free of charge
members of St George’s Church
and friends in the town having
subscribed the requisite funds
£3000.
Under the same auspices
at a cost of £1000,
a hut was given to the Y.M.C.A.
for the use of troops
in the north of France.
Names
None
How money was raised
Gift of Mr W.N. Bartram
Notes
1. Mrs Bartram noted that St. George's Rest was the first to open in Sunderland and the last to Close after 5 years.
2. "During World War I Rev. Alex Wylie Blue was officiating chaplain to the forces; and St George’s became well-known as a popular centre and canteen for the troops. Mrs Bartram was awarded the O.B.E. for her services in organising this: the medal being placed under the Bartram memorial window in the Church." History of the Presbytery of Durham.
2. "During World War I Rev. Alex Wylie Blue was officiating chaplain to the forces; and St George’s became well-known as a popular centre and canteen for the troops. Mrs Bartram was awarded the O.B.E. for her services in organising this: the medal being placed under the Bartram memorial window in the Church." History of the Presbytery of Durham.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: C. Sanders; James Pasby
Sunderland Echo 30/06/1921 reports unveiling. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
St. George’s, Sunderland. Churches and People in a Presbyterian Story John Durrell.
Sunderland Echo 30/06/1921 reports unveiling. (Available on The British Newspaper Archive)
St. George’s, Sunderland. Churches and People in a Presbyterian Story John Durrell.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders
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