Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Fallen 1914-18 Union Congregational
Reference
S140.088
Place
SUNDERLAND
Map ref
3956
Original Location
Union Congregational Church.
Present Location
West Park United Reformed Church, Stockton Road. (formerly Grange Congregational Church)
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 5th April 1922 by Rev. W.D. French.
Memorial Description
Plaque 1 foot 7 inches high x 2 feet 6 inches wide set on a wood frame. There is a raised twisted rope edge. In the top left hand corner is a wreath raised in half relief. The names are listed in two columns under the service headings. All lettering is in raised Roman capitals.
It seems that this formerly was on a marble pattress.
It seems that this formerly was on a marble pattress.
Materials used
Bronze
Inscription
To the Glory of God and in / honour of the men who went from / this church in defence of their country, freedom and righteousness in the Great / War 1914 to 1919 and in hallowed / memory of the following who gave their lives.
Names
Notes
1. The “Royalty church” was demolished in 1970s.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: C. Sanders
Illustrated Chronicle 05/04/1922 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 08/04/1922 page 10 reports unveiling
Illustrated Chronicle 05/04/1922 reports unveiling.
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 08/04/1922 page 10 reports unveiling
External web link
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders, Pam Waistall; Dorothy Hall; Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale
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Plaque Fallen 1914-18 Union Congregational (S140.088)
To the Glory of God and in
honour of the men who went from
this church in defence of their country,
freedom and righteousness in the Great
War 1914 to 1919 and in hallowed
memory of the following who gave their lives.
Army Spalding, E.
Brierly, Harold H. Stewart, Arthur C.
Garcia, Arnold Stirling, J.
Goddart, J. Merchant Service
Green, Arnold J. Allan, J.W.
Lucas, Harry Hedley, William
Philipson, Angus Read, William
Rudd, Arnold Snowdon, John
Souter, Thos. H. Thatcher, Alan H.
Aldridge, Rev. J.G.
NamesS140.088
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Parish Notes
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