Memorial Details
Memorial
Cross 1914-18 1939-45 Roadside
Reference
T55.01
Place
THORNLEY
Map ref
NZ 114373
Original Location
On a triangular site west of the village, with superb views to the south-east.
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled by Mrs. Humphreys in the name of all the mothers; dedicated by Ven. Canon A.P. Derry, Archdeacon of Auckland.
Memorial Description
Cross of Blomfield type, 15 feet 6 inches high, with bronze sword on two-tier octagonal pedestal and three octagonal steps. Surrounded by black railings with a gate. The dedication is carried on the front face of the main pedestal, with the names from 1914-18 listed in a single column on each of the two adjacent faces. The names from 1939-45 are carried in a single column on the back face. Lettering is incised and coloured black using elaborate Roman capitals throughout.
The remainder of the island site is grassed.
The remainder of the island site is grassed.
Materials used
Heworth stone
Inscription
In / thanksgiving / to God / for Victory / and / to the / memory of / our valiant / dead / 1914-1918
Names
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Messrs. W. Ayton and Son, Blackhill;
Notes
1. This memorial was rededicated on 30th October 2005
2. The bronze sword was presented by Lieut.Col. G.H. Stobart
3. The first three men were the sons of Rev. H.J. Humphreys, vicar of Thornley.
2. The bronze sword was presented by Lieut.Col. G.H. Stobart
3. The first three men were the sons of Rev. H.J. Humphreys, vicar of Thornley.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Jillian Gibson-Stephenson, Simon Raine; Dorothy Hall
Darlington and Stockton Times 05/11/1921 reports unveiling.
Durham County Record Office List of those who served/died 1914-18 D/X 498/186; Memorial Committee correspondence 1939-45 CP/Th 22
Weardale Museum Folder containing information on local war memorials.
Darlington and Stockton Times 05/11/1921 reports unveiling.
Durham County Record Office List of those who served/died 1914-18 D/X 498/186; Memorial Committee correspondence 1939-45 CP/Th 22
Weardale Museum Folder containing information on local war memorials.
External web link
Links to Source Material :
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; Jillian Gibson-Stephenson; John and Mavis Dixon; Dorothy Hall; Brenda McMahon
Research In Progress
Ken Heatherington has researched the names on the local memorials. His research is available at Weardale Museum and High House Chapel, Ireshopeburn Co Durham DL13 1HD. www.weardalemuseum.org.uk
Opening Hours 2pm - 5pm, Easter and Bank Holidays, May, June, July, Sept, and October (Wednesday to Sunday inclusive). Every afternoon in August.
Contact ken.heatherington@btinternet.com
Tha names on this memorial have been researched see Every name a Story entries
Cross 1914-18 1939-45 Roadside (T55.01)
THORNLEY Roadside
On front three faces
Captain In Corporal
N.F. Humphreys Thanksgiving T. Lowson
Lieutenant to God Corporal
J.T.G. Humphreys for Victory R.E. Robinson
Lost on Lusitania and Private
H. St. G. Humphreys to the J.A. Hutchinson
Sergt. Major memory of Private
A. Hutchinson our valiant J.H. Foster
1914-1918 dead
On rear
Major
R.Q.F. Johnston,
1st Battn. D.L.I.
Tobruk, 21st Jan. 1941.
Lieutenant
T.H. Vickers,
6th Battn. D.L.I.
El Alamein, 2nd Nov. 1942
NamesT55.01
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Parish Notes
Every Name A Story
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