Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 Grammar School
Reference
W128.03
Place
WOLSINGHAM
Original Location
Grammar School. In main hall.
Present Location
The school is now a Community College
Which war
a. 1914-18
b. 1939-45
b. 1939-45
Memorial Description
Plaque with shallow dome centre top divided into three panels by half-round verticals. At centre top is the school badge raised in half relief. The dedication is on the centre panel. The names for 1914-18 are on the left hand panel, those for 1939-45 are on the left and right hand panels. All lettering is in Roman capitals throughout.
Materials used
Light oak
Inscription
In honoured / memory of / the old boys / of this school / who fell in / the World Wars / 1914-1918 / 1939-1945
Names
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photo: John and Mavis Dixon; Simon Raine
A History of Wolsingham Grammar School, 1997, Anita Atkinson carries brief report.
A History of Wolsingham Grammar School, 1997, Anita Atkinson carries brief report.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; John and Mavis Dixon
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.
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Plaque 1914-18 1939-45 Grammar School (W128.03)
WOLSINGHAM Grammar School
1914-1918 John Dickinson
Jack Carr In honoured David Fish
Joseph Crowe Ronald Gill
Harry Drummond memory of George Graham
Edward Fairless John Heatherington
John Hook the old boys Alex Heslop
James Hopper John Hewitson
John Horn of this school Frank Hodgson
Noble Lacey Maurice Hull
Harry Langstaff who fell in George Jay
Thompson Maddison Samuel Kerr
Jack Miller the World Wars Charles M. Knaggs
Ernest Pattinson Alan H. Lister
Alec Richardson 1914-1918 Alan Mitchell
Oliver Richmond John C. Moore
Harry Stobbs 1939-1945 Francis V. Moses
Jack Waller John Proud
Bertie Ward John W. Robinson
Harry Webster Arnold Robson
A.R. Russell Robson
1939-1945 John M. Stamper
Kenneth Allanson Norman Stevens
Charles E. Bell Maurice Stobart
George B. Brown John G. Tallentire
John Brydon Fred. Waidson
Leslie Burrup Douglas H. Wall
John Craig Collin Watson
John T.M. Crow William Watson
Frederick Davidson Robert M. Wheatley
Eric Dawes Clarence Whitfield
Lawrence Dewhurst
NamesW128.03
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Parish Notes
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