Memorial Details
Memorial
Plaque 1914-18 Church School
Reference
W68.03
Place
WOOLER
Map ref
NT 992280
Original Location
Church School.
Present Location
In St. Mary's Church, Church Street. On the wall of the landing of the stairs at the west end of the church.
Which war
1914-18
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
Unveiled April 1925 by Major Sitwell.
Memorial Description
Plaque, 5 feet high by 4 feet wide. At the top a swag is carved, bearing the dates 1914-1918 standing proud.
There are two carved columns on either side, and the monument is divided into three panels by two inner columns of leaves. Above these is the quotation "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori" carved in sans serif capitals, and using "v" instead of "u".
At the bottom, the words "Roll" "of" "Honour" stand proud at the foot of each column of names.
Below this, there is a carved ribbon, on which the words "Wooler Church Schools" stand proud in sans serif letters. The names are incised in single columns in each panel, using sans serif capitals throughout.
There are two carved columns on either side, and the monument is divided into three panels by two inner columns of leaves. Above these is the quotation "Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori" carved in sans serif capitals, and using "v" instead of "u".
At the bottom, the words "Roll" "of" "Honour" stand proud at the foot of each column of names.
Below this, there is a carved ribbon, on which the words "Wooler Church Schools" stand proud in sans serif letters. The names are incised in single columns in each panel, using sans serif capitals throughout.
Materials used
Fumed oak
Inscription
"Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori".
Names
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: J. Brown; Glendale LHS
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 04/04/1925 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation:
“Dulce et decorum est . . .” Horace, Odes Book 3, No.2, 1.13
Newcastle Weekly Chronicle 04/04/1925 reports unveiling.
Source of quotation:
“Dulce et decorum est . . .” Horace, Odes Book 3, No.2, 1.13
Research acknowledgements
Glendale LHS; Janet Brown; P. Thirkell; Dorothy Hall
Research In Progress
Coldstream and District Local History Society are researching the names on this memorial. Contact:
info@coldstreamhistorysociety.co.uk
Also Richard Waters who can be contacted on richardwaters1@hotmail.com
Also Richard Waters who can be contacted on richardwaters1@hotmail.com
Plaque 1914-18 Church School (W68.03)
WOOLER, St. Mary's Church.
1914-1918
Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori
Allan E. Hall J. Nesbitt J.
Beattie, W.M. Henderson, J. Potter, B.
Brodie, J. Hunter, W. Robison, A.N.
Brown, W. Hume, J. Scott, J.
Chrisp, T. Hume, R. Simm, W.
Cockburn, W. Knox, J. Skeen, O.
Dunn, T. Leach, R.E. Smart, A.
Elliot, G.W. Lee, G. Smart, T.
Elliot, R.L. Lilico, P. Stevenson, J.
Fettis, J. McEwen, J. Stothert, J.
Fettis, T. McLaughlin, R. Thompson, N.
Gordon, T. Murray, G. Tocker, R.
Roll of Honour
Wooler Church School
NameW68.03
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