Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Stephenson Memorial Council School
Reference
W56.08
Place
WILLINGTON
Original Location
Stephenson Memorial Council School, Now Stephenson Memorial First School, Howdon Lane, Howdon, Wallsend.
Present Location
In hall of new building after demolition of the old
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled 17th September 1920 by Coun. J. Scorer, an old boy.
Memorial Description
Plaque 90.5cm high at centre top x 60cm wide set in an oak frame 13cm wide.. There is a domed top. Around the edge is a border of Celtic knot work cast to stand proud on a black enamelled background. At centre top is the school badge inside a wreath. The names of the four teachers who died are in a row below the heading. The names of the pupils are listed in three columns. The dedication is in elongated Roman lettering and the names in sans serif capitals.
Materials used
Brass mounted on oak
Inscription
In memory of / the following teachers and old boys / who laid down their lives in the / Great War.
They gave their lives for us, let us try / to be worthy of their sacrifice.
They gave their lives for us, let us try / to be worthy of their sacrifice.
Names
Sculptor, Artist or Designer
Edward H. Thew, Newcastle
Notes
1. The school was originally built in Willington but was rebuilt at Howden and the plaque was moved with the school. In 1997 the school was rebuilt near to its old location.
2. The School uses the memorial as a base for studies on the Great War.
3. “On one occasion . . . a pupil studying the names recognised the address in Wallsend of one of the men listed. That night on the way home he knocked at the door and explained to the present occupants that a former soldier, killed in the Great War, had previously lived there”. (Colin McMillan)
4 . “There is reference to N. Briggs. Mike Neville from Tyne Tees Television attended the Stephenson School as a child. His family name was Briggs. There may be some family connection”. (Mrs. Reid)
2. The School uses the memorial as a base for studies on the Great War.
3. “On one occasion . . . a pupil studying the names recognised the address in Wallsend of one of the men listed. That night on the way home he knocked at the door and explained to the present occupants that a former soldier, killed in the Great War, had previously lived there”. (Colin McMillan)
4 . “There is reference to N. Briggs. Mike Neville from Tyne Tees Television attended the Stephenson School as a child. His family name was Briggs. There may be some family connection”. (Mrs. Reid)
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Mrs. J. Read; Colin McMillan
Newcastle Daily Journal 18/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Stephenson School biographical notes on some of the men named on the memorial researched by school pupils.
North Tyneside Local Studies Unveiling Programme.
Illustrated Chronicle 18/09/1920 reports unveiling with photo.
Northern Echo 18/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Shields Daily Gazette 18/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation:
“They gave their lives for us . . .” Not ascertained.
Newcastle Daily Journal 18/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Stephenson School biographical notes on some of the men named on the memorial researched by school pupils.
North Tyneside Local Studies Unveiling Programme.
Illustrated Chronicle 18/09/1920 reports unveiling with photo.
Northern Echo 18/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Shields Daily Gazette 18/09/1920 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation:
“They gave their lives for us . . .” Not ascertained.
Links to Source Material :
Additional Research documents (click to download)
Research acknowledgements
M. Newrick; Mrs. J. Read; Colin McMillan & Stephenson School pupils; Diana Leggitt, North Tyneside Local Studies; Dorothy Hall; Michael Mulhern
Research In Progress
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Plaque 1914-18 Stephenson Memorial Council School (W56.08)
WILLINGTON. Stephenson Memorial Council School.
In the memory of
the following teachers and old boys
who laid down their lives in
the Great War.
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W.G. Graham T. Moffitt E.G. Watson T. Rigg.
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J.A. Barrie F. Gibson D. Stewart
A. Bensley F. Glenday E.D. Stimpson
F.R. Bensley R. Hall E. Sudworth
G. Bevis R. Hannah W. Swan
G. Breslin W. Hannah J. Talbot
N. Briggs C. Hennessey T. Taylor
G. Brown P. Hennessey N. Tiesdell
T. Brown J.W. Hill Richard Todd
J. Chambers W. Hopper Robert Todd
R.G. Chambers T. Hunter J. Usher
W. Cottiss W. Ness J. Warmington
T. Dalziel Wm. Renwick E. Watson
J. Docherty Chas. Sayers D. Willis
J. Fairney John Sayers G. Woodman
G.W. Forster J. Short D. Wright
R. Smythe
They gave their lives for us: let us try
to be worthy of the sacrifice.
NamesW56.08
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