Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque Bell 1916 All Saints
Reference
S86.069
Place
SOUTH SHIELDS
Map ref
NZ 360642
Original Location
All Saints’ Church, West Harton
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Dedicated 24th July 1921 by the Bishop of Durham.
Memorial Description
Plaque. Heavy ornate wood frame with dome at centre top, rolled moulded edges ending in a scroll at the bottom on both sides. The central plaque bears the dedication. In the domed top is the regimental badge. The lettering is carved and coloured black using Roman capitals.
Materials used
Marble plaque, wood frame.
Inscription
Harold, aged 22 years
late 2nd Lieut. in the 13th East Yorks. Regt.
The dear elder son of Mrs. C. and the late W.J. Bell
killed in action on the 13th November 1916.
“For the cause of freedom and humanity”.
Names
See above.
Who commissioned
Mother and brother
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Messrs. Emley & Sons, Newcastle.
Notes
1. 2nd Lieut. Bell is remembered on H104.03.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: C. Sanders
Durham County Advertiser 29/07/1921 reports dedication.
South Shields Gazette 25/07/1921 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation
“For the cause of freedom and humanity” Not ascertained
Durham County Advertiser 29/07/1921 reports dedication.
South Shields Gazette 25/07/1921 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation
“For the cause of freedom and humanity” Not ascertained
External web link
Research acknowledgements
C. Sanders; Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; Michael Mulhern; James Pasby
Research In Progress
The names on this memorial are being researched by Peter Hoy.
Contact: peterhoy@hotmail.co.uk
Plaque Bell 1916 All Saints (S86.069)
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